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Carrying A Torch

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 CI'm carryin' a G/Btorch for youAm  F  
 CI'm carryGin' a Ftorch
 CYou don't knowG/B, you don't Amknow what it's Fworth
 CTo keep Gcarryin' a torch C  
Flame of love it burns so bright
That is my desire
Keep on liftin' me, liftin' me up
Higher and higher 
G7You're the keeper of the flame
 FAnd you burn so brightC  
 G7why don't we, why don't we re-connect
 FAnd move up into the lighG7t 
I've been going to and fro on this and that
cause I'm still carryin' a torch
You must know, You must know what it's worth
To keep carryin' a torch 
Baby you're the keeper of the flame
And you burn so bright
 why don't we, why don't we re-connect
And move all up into the light 
I've been calling you on the phone
Cause I'm carryin' a torch
I can do it all on my own
Keep carryin' a torch 
I'm carryin' a torch for you, baby
I'm carryin' a torch
You don't know, you don't know what it's worth
To keep carryin' a torch 
I've been carryin', I've been carryin' a torch for you, baby
I keep carryin' a torch
[You don't know, you don't know what it's worth]
Cause I, I'm carryin' a Ftorch.G  C  

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The story behind the song

"Carrying a Torch" is a song that ties the physical to the spiritual, presenting a stately chorus and shining verses. It speaks to the idea of someone being a "keeper of the flame," burning brightly, and the desire to reconnect and move into the light. The song, appearing on the 1991 album Hymns to the Silence, evokes a profound sense of admiration and longing for spiritual and emotional connection. Playing this song feels like channeling a deep, soulful yearning for rekindled light and spirit.

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Carrying A Torch

by Van Morrison

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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G/B

C G/B Am F

I'm carryin' a torch for you

C G F

I'm carryin' a torch

C G/B Am F

You don't know, you don't know what it's worth

C G C

To keep carryin' a torch

Flame of love it burns so bright

That is my desire

Keep on liftin' me, liftin' me up

Higher and higher

You're the keeper of the flame

F C

And you burn so bright

why don't we, why don't we re-connect

F G7

And move up into the light

I've been going to and fro on this and that

cause I'm still carryin' a torch

You must know, You must know what it's worth

To keep carryin' a torch

Baby you're the keeper of the flame

And you burn so bright

why don't we, why don't we re-connect

And move all up into the light

I've been calling you on the phone

Cause I'm carryin' a torch

I can do it all on my own

Keep carryin' a torch

I'm carryin' a torch for you, baby

I'm carryin' a torch

You don't know, you don't know what it's worth

To keep carryin' a torch

I've been carryin', I've been carryin' a torch for you, baby

I keep carryin' a torch

[You don't know, you don't know what it's worth]

F G C

Cause I, I'm carryin' a torch.

About Carrying A Torch Chords by Van Morrison

Learn how to play Carrying A Torch by Van Morrison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Carrying A Torch chords”, “Carrying A Torch guitar chords”, or “Van Morrison Carrying A Torch 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 Carrying A Torch chords and for experienced players who want accurate Carrying A Torch lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G/B, Am, F, G, G7.

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What key is "Carrying A Torch" in?

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