When (D)lights go (Em)down
I see no (G)rea (C)son
for (G)you to (Am7)cry.
We’ve been through (C)this be fore, in ev ’ry (Em)time,
in ev ’ry (G)sea (C)son.
God (G)knows I’ve (Am7)tried,
so please don’t (C)ask for (D)more.
Can’t you (C)see it in my eyes
that (C)this might be our (Am)last good (D)bye?
Car
rie,
Car
rie.
Things, they (Dsus4)change
my (D)friend.
Whoa,
Car
rie,
Car
rie.
May be we’ll (Dsus4)meet
a (Am7)gain
(G)some (C)where,
a (G)gain.
I (D)read your (Em)mind
with no in (G)ten (C)tion
of (G)be - un (Am7)kind.
I wish I (C)could ex plain, it all takes (Em)time,
whole lot of (G)pa (C)tience.
If (G)it’s a (Am7)crime,
how come I (C)feel no (D)pain?
Can’t you (C)see it in my eyes
that (C)this might be our (Am)last good (D)bye?
Car
rie,
Car
rie.
Things, they (Dsus4)change
my (D)friend.
Whoa,
Car
rie,
Car
rie.
May be we’ll (Dsus4)meet
a (Am7)gain
(G)some (C)where,
a (G)gain.
I (D)read your (Dsus4)meet a (D)gain.
Oh.
Can’t you (Dsus4)meet
a (Am7)gain.
(G)Oh, some (C)where
a (G)gain.
When lights go (Em)down.
Carrie — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Carrie" by Europe. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of E, 68 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Carrie”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Carrie" by Europe in?
- The backing track is in E at 68 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Carrie" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Carrie"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Carrie", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Carrie" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Carrie"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Carrie"?
- "Carrie" was originally performed by Europe. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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