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Carnival

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[Intro]
Carnival
[Verse 1: Anthony Hamilton]
We pBmlay to win, just to fBmind the dark
Go Bmhome again, and we boEmth fall out
BmI wanna spend the time with you
DDoing nEmothing
BmKeep you satisfied, Bmwhile they rob us blind
EmI hear the music in the backgEmround
Singing, singing
[Bridge: Anthony Hamilton]
Bm
EmOh, I haven't see the glBmory
EmComing, coming coming
And we plBmay
DWe play, we play, we play like a-
[Chorus: Anthony Hamilton + Choir]
BmJust like a carnival
DGame (Just like a carnival)
BmLaugh (Just like a carnival)
DJoke (Just like a-)
BmSpinning me round and around and arDound
BmJust like a carDnival
[Verse 2: Anthony Hamilton]
We pBmlay to win, just to fBmind the dark
Go Bmhome again, and we boEmth fall out
BmI wanna spend the time with you
DDoing nEmothing
[Chorus (Variation): Anthony Hamilton + Choir]
BmWe... (Just like a carnDival)
BmWe laughed (Just like a carnival)D  
BmSleep with the dead (Just like a carnivDal)
BmPlaying with your mind (Just likDe a-)
BmSpinning me round and around and arouDnd
BmJust like a carnival, yeahD  

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Carnival

by Gorillaz

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Intro]

Carnival

[Verse 1: Anthony Hamilton]

Bm Bm

We play to win, just to find the dark

Bm Em

Go home again, and we both fall out

I wanna spend the time with you

D Em

Doing nothing

Bm Bm

Keep you satisfied, while they rob us blind

Em Em

I hear the music in the background

Singing, singing

[Bridge: Anthony Hamilton]

Em Bm

Oh, I haven't see the glory

Coming, coming coming

And we play

We play, we play, we play like a-

[Chorus: Anthony Hamilton + Choir]

Just like a carnival

Game (Just like a carnival)

Laugh (Just like a carnival)

Joke (Just like a-)

Bm D

Spinning me round and around and around

Bm D

Just like a carnival

[Verse 2: Anthony Hamilton]

Bm Bm

We play to win, just to find the dark

Bm Em

Go home again, and we both fall out

I wanna spend the time with you

D Em

Doing nothing

[Chorus (Variation): Anthony Hamilton + Choir]

Bm D

We... (Just like a carnival)

Bm D

We laughed (Just like a carnival)

Bm D

Sleep with the dead (Just like a carnival)

Bm D

Playing with your mind (Just like a-)

Bm D

Spinning me round and around and around

Bm D

Just like a carnival, yeah

About Carnival Chords by Gorillaz

Learn how to play Carnival by Gorillaz with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Carnival chords”, “Carnival guitar chords”, or “Gorillaz Carnival 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 Carnival chords and for experienced players who want accurate Carnival lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bm, Em, D.

FAQ — Carnival by Gorillaz

How do I play "Carnival" by Gorillaz on guitar?

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Are the chords for "Carnival" by Gorillaz free?

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Can I transpose "Carnival" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Carnival"?

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

Is "Carnival" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Carnival" in?

The chords for "Carnival" show the original chord names (including Bm, Em, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.