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Carry On

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[Verse 1]
C
Beside my bed there is a lamp
                                    F
And in that lamp there is a lonely moth
C
He’s got one night, he’s got one life
                                            F
And one thing on his mind, and that’s the fire
Am
He doesn’t care from where it comes
G
He only knows he’s got to run
F
Toward the brightest promise in his eye
C
Now he’s circling to the ground
G
His wings have burned, he’s falling down
F                                C     G
I just watch, and wonder how we carry on
[Verse 2]
C
It was a world I never made
                             F
I just fell into this old parade
C
They told me it’s my time to shine
                                     F
And they got ways to light me up at night
Am
They didn’t care from where I came
G
It seemed they lost their pride and shame
F
Looking for a fire of their own
C
One last ember hits the ground
G
The wood’s all burned, it's ashes now
F                                            C    G
If you look up to the moon, you’ll help me carry on
[Verse 3]
C
Old man in a bar tonight
                                       F
He sits down on a stool to watch the fight
C
He says “One last drink to light me up
                                 F
And then I do believe I’ve had enough”
Am
Chasing dreams that end in pain
G
I’ve chased the sun, I’ve chased the rain
F
But nothing ever seemed to fill my cup
C
I see the angels circling now
G
I feel the moon behind the clouds
F                                         C    G
That’s the kind of fire I’d be proud to carry on

Carry On chords and lyrics

Free chords for Carry On by Willy Mason. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

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Carry On Chords by Willy Mason

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

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Can I transpose "Carry On" to a different key?

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

Is "Carry On" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Carry On" in?

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