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

This Masquerade

Chords

4.974 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

 A7x02020
 Am7x02010
 A/C#x3222x
  C9x32333
 Bx24442
 B7x21202
 Cmaj7x32000
 Dm7xx0211
 Em022000
 Em7/Dxx0000
 EmMaj7/D#xx1000
 Em7/Cx3x000
 Em7/C#x4x000
 G320003
 Gm7353333
 G/Bx20003
[Intro]
Em  Em7/D  Em7/C  Em7/C#
Gm7  B7  Em  A7  Em  A7
[Verse 1]
EmAre we really   EmMaj7/D#happy   with
This Em7/Dlonely game we pA7lay
EmLooking for the C9right words B7to say
EmSearching but not EmMaj7/D#finding
UndersEm7/Dtanding anA7yway
We're C9lost in this B7masquerEmade
[Chorus]
Dm7Both afraid to sGay we're just too Cmaj7far awAm7ay
From bDm7eing close togGether Bbfrom the Cmaj7start
We A/C#tried to talk it ovF#er
But the woBrds got in the way
We're lA7ost inF#side this loBnely game we play
[Verse 2]
EmThoughts of leaving dEmMaj7/D#isappear
Each Em7/Dtime I see your eA7yes
EmAnd no matter C9how hard I B7try
EmTo understand the EmMaj7/D#reason
Why we Em7/Dcarry on this wA7ay
And we're C9lost in this masqB7ueradeEm  A7  Em  A7  
[Interlude]
Em  EmMaj7/D#  Em7/D  A7  Em  C9  B7
Em  EmMaj7/D#  Em7/D  A7  C9  B7  Em
Dm7  G  Cmaj7  Am7
Dm7  G  Bb   Cmaj7
[Chorus Ending]
We A/C#tried to talk it ovF#er
But the woBrds got in the way
We're lA7ost inF#side this loBnely game we play
[Verse 3]
EmThoughts of leaving dEmMaj7/D#isappear
Each Em7/Dtime I see your eA7yes
EmAnd no matter C9how hard I B7try
To undeEmrstand the EmMaj7/D#reason
Why we Em7/Dcarry on this A7way
We're C9lost in a masqB7ueradeEm  Em7/D  
We’re Cmaj7lost in a B7mas - quEmerade
[Coda]
Em  Em7/D  Em7/C  Em7/C#
And we’re Gm7lost in a B7mas - quEmerade
A7(endEming A7with EmfluA7te sEmolo) fading…

All chords in this song (18)

The story behind the song

"This Masquerade" by the Carpenters, originally written by Leon Russell, finds its home on their 1973 album Now & Then. The Carpenters were known for their distinctive soft musical style, blending Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's harmonies and arrangements. While the source material doesn't delve into the specific meaning of this song, the title itself suggests a theme of hidden emotions or a performance put on for the world. Playing this song could evoke a sense of elegant mystery or unspoken feelings.

AI-written from these sources:This Masquerade — Wikipedia ↗The Carpenters — 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

This Masquerade

by Carpenters

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Am7

A/C#

Cmaj7

Dm7

Em7/D

EmMaj7/D#

Em7/C

Em7/C#

Gm7

G/B

x02020

Am7

x02010

A/C#

x3222x

x32333

x24442

x21202

Cmaj7

x32000

Dm7

xx0211

022000

Em7/D

xx0000

EmMaj7/D#

xx1000

Em7/C

x3x000

Em7/C#

x4x000

320003

Gm7

353333

G/B

x20003

[Intro]

Em Em7/D Em7/C Em7/C#

Gm7 B7 Em A7 Em A7

[Verse 1]

Em EmMaj7/D#

Are we really happy with

Em7/D A7

This lonely game we play

Em C9 B7

Looking for the right words to say

Em EmMaj7/D#

Searching but not finding

Em7/D A7

Understanding anyway

C9 B7 Em

We're lost in this masquerade

[Chorus]

Dm7 G Cmaj7 Am7

Both afraid to say we're just too far away

Dm7 G Bb Cmaj7

From being close together from the start

A/C# F#

We tried to talk it over

But the words got in the way

A7 F# B

We're lost inside this lonely game we play

[Verse 2]

Em EmMaj7/D#

Thoughts of leaving disappear

Em7/D A7

Each time I see your eyes

Em C9 B7

And no matter how hard I try

Em EmMaj7/D#

To understand the reason

Em7/D A7

Why we carry on this way

C9 B7 Em A7 Em A7

And we're lost in this masquerade

[Interlude]

Em EmMaj7/D# Em7/D A7 Em C9 B7

Em EmMaj7/D# Em7/D A7 C9 B7 Em

Dm7 G Cmaj7 Am7

Dm7 G Bb Cmaj7

[Chorus Ending]

A/C# F#

We tried to talk it over

But the words got in the way

A7 F# B

We're lost inside this lonely game we play

[Verse 3]

Em EmMaj7/D#

Thoughts of leaving disappear

Em7/D A7

Each time I see your eyes

Em C9 B7

And no matter how hard I try

Em EmMaj7/D#

To understand the reason

Em7/D A7

Why we carry on this way

C9 B7 Em Em7/D

We're lost in a masquerade

Cmaj7 B7 Em

We’re lost in a mas - querade

[Coda]

Em Em7/D Em7/C Em7/C#

Gm7 B7 Em

And we’re lost in a mas - querade

A7 Em A7 Em A7 Em

(ending with flute solo) fading…

About This Masquerade Chords by Carpenters

Learn how to play This Masquerade by Carpenters with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “This Masquerade chords”, “This Masquerade guitar chords”, or “Carpenters This Masquerade 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 This Masquerade chords and for experienced players who want accurate This Masquerade lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A7, Am7, A/C#, C9, B, B7.

FAQ — This Masquerade by Carpenters

How do I play "This Masquerade" by Carpenters on guitar?

Open the free chords for "This Masquerade" by Carpenters 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 "This Masquerade" by Carpenters free?

Yes. The chords for "This Masquerade" by Carpenters are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "This Masquerade" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "This Masquerade"?

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

Is "This Masquerade" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "This Masquerade" in?

The chords for "This Masquerade" show the original chord names (including A7, Am7, A/C#, C9, B, B7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.