Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Carry You Home

Chords

5.0810 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

James Blunt
Carry You Home
All the Lost Souls
Capo 2nd
[Intro]
C   Am F
C   Am F
[Verse 1]
CTrouble is her Amonly frFiend and he's bCack again.Am  F  
CMakes her body Amolder Fthan it rCeally is.Am  F  
CShe says it's high time she Amwent away,
No one's got muFch to say iCn this town.Am  F  
CTrouble is the Amonly Fway is Cdown.
Down, doGwn.
[Chorus]
As strong as you weCre, tender you Amgo.
I'm watching you breaEmthing for the last tiFme.
A song for your heCart, but when it is quAmiet,
I know what it meEmans and I'll carry you hoFme.
I'll carry you hoCme.
[Interlude]
C   Am F
C   Am F
[Verse 2]
CIf she had wings she would Amfly away,
And Fanother day God will giCve her some.Am  F  
TroCuble is the oAmnly wFay is doCwn.
Down, doGwn.
[Chorus]
As strong as you weCre, tender you Amgo.
I'm watching you breEmathing for the last tiFme.
A song for your heCart, but when it is quAmiet,
I know what it mEmeans and I'll carry you hoFme.
I'll carry you hoCme.
[Bridge]
And they were aDmll born pretty in NCew York City tonGight,
And someDmone's little girl was tCaken from the world tonGight,
Under the StDmars aCnd StriGpes.
[Chorus]
As strong as you wCere, tender you Amgo.
I'm watching you breaEmthing for the last tFime.
A song for your heCart, but when it is quAmiet,
I know what it mEmeans and I'll carry you hoFme.
As strong as you wCere, tender you Amgo.
I'm watching you breaEmthing for the last tFime.
A song for your heCart, but when it is quAmiet,
I know what it mEmeans and I'll carry you hoFme.
                (C)
I'll carry you home.
[Outro]
C   Am F
C   Am F C

All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

"Carry You Home" tells a poignant story through its music video, depicting a man's journey to return a fallen soldier's personal effects to his wife. This visual narrative, filmed in black and white, evokes a sense of loss and the quiet dignity of remembrance. The song appears on James Blunt's second studio album, All the Lost Souls. At its heart, it plays like a tender elegy, honoring sacrifice and the enduring impact of those left behind.

AI-written from these sources:Carry You Home (James Blunt song) — Wikipedia ↗James Blunt — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Carry You Home

by James Blunt

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

James Blunt

Carry You Home

All the Lost Souls

Capo 2nd

[Intro]

C Am F

[Verse 1]

C Am F C Am F

Trouble is her only friend and he's back again.

C Am F C Am F

Makes her body older than it really is.

C Am

She says it's high time she went away,

F C Am F

No one's got much to say in this town.

C Am F C

Trouble is the only way is down.

Down, down.

[Chorus]

C Am

As strong as you were, tender you go.

Em F

I'm watching you breathing for the last time.

C Am

A song for your heart, but when it is quiet,

Em F

I know what it means and I'll carry you home.

I'll carry you home.

[Interlude]

C Am F

[Verse 2]

C Am

If she had wings she would fly away,

F C Am F

And another day God will give her some.

C Am F C

Trouble is the only way is down.

Down, down.

[Chorus]

C Am

As strong as you were, tender you go.

Em F

I'm watching you breathing for the last time.

C Am

A song for your heart, but when it is quiet,

Em F

I know what it means and I'll carry you home.

I'll carry you home.

[Bridge]

Dm C G

And they were all born pretty in New York City tonight,

Dm C G

And someone's little girl was taken from the world tonight,

Dm C G

Under the Stars and Stripes.

[Chorus]

C Am

As strong as you were, tender you go.

Em F

I'm watching you breathing for the last time.

C Am

A song for your heart, but when it is quiet,

Em F

I know what it means and I'll carry you home.

C Am

As strong as you were, tender you go.

Em F

I'm watching you breathing for the last time.

C Am

A song for your heart, but when it is quiet,

Em F

I know what it means and I'll carry you home.

()

I'll carry you home.

[Outro]

C Am F

C Am F C

About Carry You Home Chords by James Blunt

Learn how to play Carry You Home by James Blunt with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Carry You Home chords”, “Carry You Home guitar chords”, or “James Blunt Carry You Home 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 Carry You Home chords and for experienced players who want accurate Carry You Home lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am, F, G, Em, A.

FAQ — Carry You Home by James Blunt

How do I play "Carry You Home" by James Blunt on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Carry You Home" by James Blunt on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Carry You Home" by James Blunt free?

Yes. The chords for "Carry You Home" by James Blunt are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Carry You Home" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Carry You Home"?

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

Is "Carry You Home" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Carry You Home" by James Blunt with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by James Blunt below.

What key is "Carry You Home" in?

The chords for "Carry You Home" show the original chord names (including C, Am, F, G, Em, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.