Carry Me
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Capo 1
Intro: Em D G C
Em D G C
I try to catch my breath, it hasn't happened yet
Em D G
I'm wide awake in the middle of the night, scared to death
C Em D G C
So I pray God, would You make this stop
Em D G C
Father please hold on to me, You're all I've got
Em D C G
Carry me, carry me, carry me now
Em D C G
From my sinking sand to Your solid ground
Em D C G
The only way I'm ever gonna make it out
Em D C G
Is if You carry me, carry me, carry me now
Em D C G
God, carry me, carry me, carry me now
Em D G C
Em D G
C Em D
Jesus calm my heart
G C
Come near me please
Em D G
Lord don't let these worries get the best of me
C Em D G C
Oh I believe, that You're still here with me
Em D G C
Cause You meant what You said when You said You'd never leave
Em D C G
Carry me, carry me, carry me now
Em D C G
From my sinking sand to Your solid ground
Em D C G
The only way I'm ever gonna make it out
Em D C G
Is if You carry me, carry me, carry me now
Em D C G
God, carry me, carry me, carry me now
C D
I'm at the end of myself, I know I've got nothing left
Em D
Feels like I'm stuck in the valley of the shadow of death
C D
And I've been down here so long, I just can't find my way out
Em D (hold)
Oh God I don't stand a chance, unless You carry me now
Em D G C (2x)
Em D C G
Carry me, carry me, carry me now
Em D C G
From my sinking sand to Your solid ground
Em D C G
The only way I'm ever gonna make it out
Em D C G
Is if You carry me, carry me, carry me now
Em D C G
God, carry me, carry me, carry me now
How to play Carry Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.