Carry On
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Capo 3
Intro: Em C G D (2x)
Em C G D
There's always gonna be some canyon in the way
Em C G D
There's always gonna be a river I cannot cross
Em C G
Somewhere along this path that's chosen me
D Em
I know I'm gonna fall down, feel lost, feel weak
D
But wherever it leads
C G D Bm
No one said this would ever be easy, my love
C G D Bm
But I will be by your side when the impossible rises up
C Em
We will travel this life well worn
G D
No matter the cost, no matter how long
C G D
We will leave our footprints behind
C G
And carry on
Em D
Carry on
C G
Carry on
Em D
Carry on
Em C G D
Some will write you off before you ever start
Em C G D
Some will say the journeys just too hard mmm
Em C G
Somewhere between right here and the other side
D Em
There will be fear and doubt in the deep dark night
D
But we will survive, yeah
C G D Bm
No one said this would ever be easy, my love
C G D Bm
But I will be by your side when the impossible rises up
C Em
We will travel this life well worn
G D
No matter the cost, no matter how long
C G D
We will leave our footprints behind
C G
And carry on
Em D
Carry on
C G
Carry on
Em D
Carry on
Am Bm
We may fall behind
C D Am
Lose miles along this road
Bm
We will be alright
C D
I will never let you go
C G D Bm
No one said this would ever be easy, my love
C G D Bm
But I will be by your side when the impossible rises up
C Em
We will travel this life well worn
G D
No matter the cost, no matter how long
C G D
We will leave our footprints behind
Em C
And carry on
G D Em C G -once
And carry on
How to play Carry On
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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.