I Carry You Carry Me
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Intro: A/C# (F# E) (4x)
verse 1:
A
The world reflected in your eyes, all that I can see.
Walls without windows, no floor beneath your feet.
E D A
I'm always home, inside.
A
You drew a line to keep me out, and built those barricades.
But I would use my arms to lift you, past the walls you made.
E D A/C# (F# E)
I'm always home, inside.
Pre-Chorus
D E D D E D/F#
Tides will change, rising waves, ooh,
[Refrão]
A D E D/F#
I'll carry you, carry me, it’s all I need.
(All I need)
A D E D/F#
All the things you change about yourself, I would keep.
(I would keep)
A D E D/F# E/G#
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
A D E D/F# E/G#
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh. (2x)
D E D/F# A
I wish you could see what you are...to me
verse 2:
A
We’ve come this far together and much further we will go,
You and I, our hearts are tied, the only truth we know,
E D A
I'm always home, inside.
Pre-Chorus 2:
D E D D E D/F#
Times will change, I will stay, oh
Chorus (2x)
Ending Chorus:
A D E D/F#
You carry you carry me, it’s all I need.
(All I need)
A D E D/F#
All the things you change about yourself, I would keep.
(I would keep)
How to play I Carry You Carry Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A/C#. 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.