Carry On
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G
Mama went to sleep one night and never woke up
Em
Daddy cried a tear into her old coffee cup
C
Now all he wants to do is drink the hurt all away
D
But if Mama was here I know what Mama would say
Chorus
G
Carry on
Em
Carry on
C D
What don't kill us makes us strong
G
Carry on
G
Little sister's husband ran off with her best friend
Em
Left her and the babies all alone again
C
It hurts to know the hurt that she's going through
D
But I know that she'll do what she's gotta do
Chorus
C
Nobody ever said that life was gonna be fair
D7
You're never gonna get nowhere by runnin' scared
Am C
If you look down deep inside you'll find the faith to make you strong
D G
Oh oh carry on
INSTRUMENTAL
G Em C D G
G
I try to walk the sunny side of the street
Em
Don't let no shadows tangle up my dreams
C
There ain't no troubles that we can't rise above
D
With a hand full of faith and a heart full of love
Chorus
G
Carry on
Em
C
What don't kill us makes us strong
D
Umm Hmm
G
Carry on
Carry on
Em
Carry on
C
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
D
Umm Hmm
G
Carry on
How to play Carry On
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 G. 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.