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[Chorus]
AI'm doing cartEwheels
I'm doing cartAwheels
I'm doing cartEwheels
[Instrumental]
 A-  E-  A- E  
[Verse 1]
AMy wounds are nicely salted deEar
I never got to thank you riAght
I was finished way before I could sEee
Not quite what you had in mind for mAe
[Chorus]
I'm doing cartEwheels
I'm doing cartAwheels
I'm doing cartEwheels
[Verse 2]
ANow the pessimism in me yaEwns
As I'm pissing on their perfect front laAwns
A voice calls out behind my bEack
And I take off into the groAunds
[Chorus]
I'm doing cartEwheels
I'm doing cartAwheels
I'm doing cartEwheels
[Post-Chorus]
C#mIt'll all tie me uAp into knEots
C#mIt'll all tie me uAp into knEots
[Verse 3]
AI didn't mean to speak out of tEurn
Now you can sit and watch me squAirm
The party's really in full swEing
I wish I had a friend I could brAing
[Chorus]
I'm doing cartEwheels
I'm doing cartAwheels
I'm doing cartEwheels
[Verse 4]
AYou're really loving this aren't you dEear?
Now you've got me on the ropes out heAre
With nowhere else to run to nEow
Just stay and face the muAsic
[Post-Chorus]
C#mIt'll all tie me uAp into knEots
C#mIt'll all tie me uAp into knEots
C#mIt'll all tie me uAp into knEots
C#mIt'll all tie me uAp into knEots
[Outro]
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Cartwheels

by Snow Patrol

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

[Chorus]

A E

I'm doing cartwheels

[Instrumental]

A E A E

- - -

[Verse 1]

A E

My wounds are nicely salted dear

I never got to thank you right

I was finished way before I could see

Not quite what you had in mind for me

[Chorus]

I'm doing cartwheels

[Verse 2]

A E

Now the pessimism in me yawns

As I'm pissing on their perfect front lawns

A voice calls out behind my back

And I take off into the grounds

[Chorus]

I'm doing cartwheels

[Post-Chorus]

C#m A E

It'll all tie me up into knots

C#m A E

It'll all tie me up into knots

[Verse 3]

A E

I didn't mean to speak out of turn

Now you can sit and watch me squirm

The party's really in full swing

I wish I had a friend I could bring

[Chorus]

I'm doing cartwheels

[Verse 4]

A E

You're really loving this aren't you dear?

Now you've got me on the ropes out here

With nowhere else to run to now

Just stay and face the music

[Post-Chorus]

C#m A E

It'll all tie me up into knots

C#m A E

It'll all tie me up into knots

C#m A E

It'll all tie me up into knots

C#m A E

It'll all tie me up into knots

[Outro]

About Cartwheels Chords by Snow Patrol

Learn how to play Cartwheels by Snow Patrol with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cartwheels chords”, “Cartwheels guitar chords”, or “Snow Patrol Cartwheels chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Cartwheels chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cartwheels lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, C#m.

FAQ — Cartwheels by Snow Patrol

How do I play "Cartwheels" by Snow Patrol on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Cartwheels" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Cartwheels" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Cartwheels"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Cartwheels" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Cartwheels" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Cartwheels" by Snow Patrol with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Snow Patrol below.

What key is "Cartwheels" in?

The chords for "Cartwheels" show the original chord names (including A, E, C#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.