Other arrangements of Carefree Highway
Pick a learning view.
(F)Pick in’ up the (C)piec es of my (A)sweet, shat tered (Dm)dream,
I (Bb)won der how the (F)old folks are to (Csus)night.
Her the (F)name was Ann, and (C)I’ll be damned if (A)I re call her (Dm)face.
from with (Bb)She left me not (C)know in’ what to (F)do.
Care free (Eb)high way,
I let me (C)slip a way on (F)you.
Care free (Eb)high way,
you seen (C)bet ter days.
The (Dm)morn in’ af ter (C)blues,
from my (Bb)head down (F)to my (Gsus)shoes.
Care free (Eb)high way,
let me (Csus)slip a way,
slip a way on (F)you.
(F)Turn in’ back the (C)pag es to the (A)times I love (Dm)best,
I (Bb)won der if she’ll (F)ev er do the (Csus)same.
Her I (F)thing that I call (C)liv in’ is just (A)be in’ sat is (Dm)fied
from the (Bb)know in’ I got (C)no one left to (F)blame.
Care free (Eb)high way,
I got to (C)see you, my old (F)flame.
Care free (Eb)high way,
you seen (C)bet ter days.
The (Dm)morn in’ af ter (C)blues,
from my (Bb)head down (F)to my (Gsus)shoes.
Care free (Eb)high way,
let me (Csus)slip a way,
slip a way on (F)you.
(F)you.
Let me (C)slip a way on (F)you.
Care free (F)you.
(F)you.
Carefree Highway — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Carefree Highway" by Gordon Lightfoot: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Carefree Highway”
- What key is "Carefree Highway" by Gordon Lightfoot played in?
- Carefree Highway is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Carefree Highway"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Carefree Highway" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Carefree Highway"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Carefree Highway"?
- "Carefree Highway" was originally performed by Gordon Lightfoot. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Carefree Highway"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Bb, C, Csus4, Dm, Eb, F, G7, +1 more.
- What other songs by Gordon Lightfoot can I play here?
- Try "SUNDOWN", "If You Could Read My Mind", "Song For A Winter's Night". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Carefree Highway" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Carefree Highway" by Gordon Lightfoot. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Carefree Highway" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Carefree Highway" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.