Carry Me Home
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Intro - Let it ring
e|-----------------------|
B|-----------------------|
G|-----------------------|
D|-----------------------|
A|-0---------------------|
E|-------3-----1-----3---|
Am - G - F - G (2x)
C Em
Let me out, don't tell me everything
Am F
Started out like any other day
Dm
Must have gave the wrong impression
F Am
Don't you understand where I belong?
G
I'm not the one.
C Em
Stand again, they say nothing comes for free
Am F
And that's the truth, I've been living in a fantasy
Dm
Slip and slide a head trip heaven
F Am
Self-denial's such a wonderful and powerful thing
G
But I'm not the one.
C Dm F C
The morning dove sings, with two broken wings
G C F G
Carry me home, I'm not afraid
Am G F C
The stars in my eyes were shimmering lights
G C F G (C)
Carry me home, don't let me fade away.
C - Dm - F - C - G - C - F - G
C Em
Stop the press the kid's light is growing dim
Am F
He took a month long slide, then the world came caving in
Dm F
When you self-destruct you wind up looking for a glimmer of hope
Am
But the writing's on the wall
G
I'm not the one.
C Dm F C
The morning dove sings, with two broken wings
G C F G
Carry me home, I'm not afraid
Am G F C
The stars in my eyes were shimmering lights
G C F G
Carry me home, don't let me fade...
F G
Just how thick is your skin? (away)
F G
Just how sharp are your teeth?
F G F G
Oh, you've got a lot to learn
C Dm F C
Is there somewhere else that I can win?
C Dm F G
Is there something else to start over again?
C Dm F C
From the summit's edge to the cutting room floor
C Dm F G
I will be afraid no more.
C Dm F C
The morning dove sings, with two broken wings
G C F G
Carry me home, I'm not afraid
Am G F C
The stars in my eyes were shimmering lights
G C F G
Carry me home, don't let me fade...
C Dm F C
Carry me home, carry me
G - C - F - G
Am G F C
Oh Oh Oohhhh Oh Oh Oohhhh
G C F G
Oh Oh Oohhhh Oh Oh Oohhhh
F (let it ring)
How to play Carry Me Home
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.