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Melanie Martinez - Carousel
                  EADGBE
Tuning: Standard (     )
              E       EF#GABCDE
Arranged key:  minor (       )
Original key: F minor (F G Ab Bb C Db Eb F), either put a capo on the first fret or transpose to +1
Tempo: 77 bpm
Transcribed by Robert from Astlessons
Link to my tutorial on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AuHO2dcD_M
[Intro]
EmCG
     x4
[Chorus 1]
Em    C                 G          Em      C G
Round and round like a horse on a carousel, we go
Em    C             G             Em        C G
Will I catch up to love, I could never tell, I know
Em  C          G             Em       C G
Chasing after you is like a fairytale, but I
Em       C              G             Em     C
Feel like I'm glued on tight to this carousel
[Interlude]
EmCG
     x4
[Verse 1]
Em   C           G   Em        C        G   Em
Come, come one, come all, you must be this tall
 C     G  Em     C        G
To ride this ride at the carnival
Em   C         G Em   C                  G  Em
Oh, come take my hand, and run through playland
C   G       Em   C        G
So high, too high at the carnival
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Em C             G    Em   C            G  Em       C  G
And it’s all fun and games, 'til somebody falls in love
              Em                    C                       G
But you've already bought a ticket, and there’s no turning back now
[Chorus 2]
Em    C                 G          Em      C G
Round and round like a horse on a carousel, we go
Em    C             G             Em        C G
Will I catch up to love, I could never tell, I know
Em  C          G             Em       C G
Chasing after you is like a fairytale, but I
Em       C              G             Em     C
Feel like I'm glued on tight to this carousel
[Verse 2]
Em  C          G    Em C               G    Em
This horse is too slow, we’re always this close
C      G Em    C          G
Almost, almost, we’re a freakshow
Em    C           G    Em         C          G  Em
Right, right when I’m near, it’s like you disappear
  C        G  Em    C                      G    Em
Where’d you go, Mister Houdini, you're a freakshow
[Pre-Chorus 2]
C                G    Em   C            G  Em       C  G
And it’s all fun and games, 'til somebody falls in love
              Em                    C                       G
But you've already bought a ticket, and there’s no turning back now
[Chorus 3]
Em    C                 G          Em      C G
Round and round like a horse on a carousel, we go
Em    C             G             Em        C G
Will I catch up to love, I could never tell, I know
Em  C          G             Em       C G
Chasing after you is like a fairytale, but I
Em       C              G             Em     C
Feel like I'm glued on tight to this carousel
[Bridge]
 Em        D        C
Why did you steal my cotton candy heart
Em           D        C
You threw it in this damn coin slot
Em         D          C
And now I’m stuck, I'm stuck
Em       D     C
Riding, riding, riding
[Chorus 4]
Em    C                 G          Em      C G
Round and round like a horse on a carousel, we go
Em    C             G             Em        C G
Will I catch up to love, I could never tell, I know
Em  C          G             Em       C G
Chasing after you is like a fairytale, but I
Em       C              G             Em     C
Feel like I'm glued on tight to this carousel
Chords:
Em   (0 2 2 0 0 0)
C    (X 3 2 0 1 0)
G    (3 2 0 0 0 3)
D    (X X 0 2 3 2)
Clarification:
           EADGBE
Chordname (     )
X = Don't play / Muffle
Information:
When she plays it live on Perez Hilton she doesn't play G, 
so for that version just stay on C until Em comes

Carousel chords and lyrics

Free chords for Carousel by Melanie Martinez. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Melanie Martinez - Carousel
Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
Tempo: 77 bpm
Transcribed by Robert from Astlessons
Link to my tutorial on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AuHO2dcD_M
[Intro]
Em C G   x4
[Chorus 1]
[Interlude]
Em C G   x4
[Verse 1]
[Pre-Chorus 1]
[Chorus 2]
[Verse 2]
[Pre-Chorus 2]
[Chorus 3]
[Bridge]
[Chorus 4]
Chords:
Em   (0 2 2 0 0 0)
C    (X 3 2 0 1 0)
G    (3 2 0 0 0 3)
D    (X X 0 2 3 2)
Clarification:
Information:
When she plays it live on Perez Hilton she doesn't play G, 
so for that version just stay on C until Em comes

Carousel Chords by Melanie Martinez

Learn how to play Carousel by Melanie Martinez with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Carousel chords”, “Carousel guitar chords”, or “Melanie Martinez Carousel 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 Carousel chords and for experienced players who want accurate Carousel lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, D, G, B, F#.

Frequently asked questions about Carousel

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Can I transpose "Carousel" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Carousel"?

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

Is "Carousel" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Carousel" in?

The chords for "Carousel" show the original chord names (including E, A, D, G, B, F#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.