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Carrie

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[Intro]
Em G C G Am G C D Am G C D G
[Verse 1]
  GWhen lights go dEmown I see no rGeaCson   for yG/Bou to Amcry
  GWe've been thro' tChis befoDre   iDn every tEmime   in every sGeaCson
  God knGows I've tAmried     Gso please don't aCsk for mDore
  Can't you sCee it in my eDyes  Well tChis might be our lAmast goodDbyeC  D  
[Chorus]
  GCar    DrEmie     car   DrieC  D  Em  
  things they Dsus4change my frDiend     GCar  Drie     EmCar   DrieC  D  Em  
  maybe we'll Dsus4meet        DagAmain       GsoCmewhere      Gagain
[Verse 2]
  GI read your Emmind, with no GintenCtions of G/Bbeing Amunkind
  GI wish I Ccould expDlain it all takes Emtime, a whole lot of GpaCtience
  If Git's a Amcrime,   Ghow come I Cfeel no Dpain
  Can't you sCee it in my Deyes Cthis might be our lAmast goodDbyeC  D  
[Chorus]
  GCar    DrEmie     Car   DrieC  D  Em  
  things they Dsus4change my frDiend     GCar  Drie     EmCar   DrieC  D  Em  
  maybe we'll Dsus4meet        Dagain
[Solo]
Em G D C Em D Em C Em G Bm C Em D
[Pre-Chorus]
  Can't you sCee it in my eDyes  Well tChis might be our lAmast goodDbyeC  D  
[Chorus]
  GCar    DrEmie     Car   DrieC  D  Em  
  things they Dsus4change CarriDe Carrie
  GCar    DrEmie     Car   DrieC  D  Em  
  maybe we'll Dsus4meet        DagAmain       GsoCmewhere      out Gthere
  When lights go GdoDwnEm  G  

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The story behind the song

"Carrie" is a power ballad from the band Europe, released in 1987. It was featured on their album The Final Countdown. The song is one of their highest-charting tracks, showcasing their signature rock sound. Playing it can evoke a sense of sweeping emotion and powerful vocal delivery.

AI-written from these sources:Carrie (Europe song) — Wikipedia ↗Europe (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Carrie

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G/B

Dsus4

[Intro]

Em G C G Am G C D Am G C D G

[Verse 1]

G Em G C G/B Am

When lights go down I see no reason for you to cry

G C D D Em G C

We've been thro' this before in every time in every season

G Am G C D

God knows I've tried so please don't ask for more

C D C Am D C D

Can't you see it in my eyes Well this might be our last goodbye

[Chorus]

G D Em D C D Em

Car rie car rie

Dsus4 D G D Em D C D Em

things they change my friend Car rie Car rie

Dsus4 D Am G C G

maybe we'll meet again somewhere again

[Verse 2]

G Em G C G/B Am

I read your mind, with no intentions of being unkind

G C D Em G C

I wish I could explain it all takes time, a whole lot of patience

G Am G C D

If it's a crime, how come I feel no pain

C D C Am D C D

Can't you see it in my eyes this might be our last goodbye

[Chorus]

G D Em D C D Em

Car rie Car rie

Dsus4 D G D Em D C D Em

things they change my friend Car rie Car rie

Dsus4 D

maybe we'll meet again

[Solo]

Em G D C Em D Em C Em G Bm C Em D

[Pre-Chorus]

C D C Am D C D

Can't you see it in my eyes Well this might be our last goodbye

[Chorus]

G D Em D C D Em

Car rie Car rie

Dsus4 D

things they change Carrie Carrie

G D Em D C D Em

Car rie Car rie

Dsus4 D Am G C G

maybe we'll meet again somewhere out there

G D Em G

When lights go down

About Carrie Chords by Europe

Learn how to play Carrie by Europe with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Carrie chords”, “Carrie guitar chords”, or “Europe Carrie 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 Carrie chords and for experienced players who want accurate Carrie lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, G, C, Am, D, G/B.

FAQ — Carrie by Europe

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Can I transpose "Carrie" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Carrie"?

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

Is "Carrie" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Carrie" in?

The chords for "Carrie" show the original chord names (including Em, G, C, Am, D, G/B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.