Carnival Town

by Norah Jones
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Lyrics

’Round ’n’ ’round,

car ou sel

has (Fmaj7)got you un der its does it (E7)spell;

to mov ing so (Am)fast,

but go ing no where.

Up and down,

Fer ris wheel;

has (Fmaj7)tell me, how der its does it (E7)feel

to be ing so (Am)high,

but look ing down here?

Up and down,

Is it (Bbm6)lone

ly?

(F)Lone

ly?

(Bbm6)Lone

ly?

(Mm,

mm.)

Did the clown

make you (F6/9)smile?

He was (Fmaj7)on ly your fool for a (E7)while.

But now, he’s gone back home,

and left you wan d’rin’ (F)there.

Is it (Bbm6)lone

ly?

(F)Lone

ly?

(Bbm6)Lone

ly?

Carnival Town by Norah Jones

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Carnival Town”

What key is "Carnival Town" in?
"Carnival Town" by Norah Jones is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Carnival Town" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Carnival Town" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Carnival Town"?
This arrangement of "Carnival Town" uses 7 chords: Am, Bb6, Bbm6, E7, F, F6, Fmaj7.
How long does it take to learn "Carnival Town" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Norah Jones can I play here?
Try "IN THE MORNING", "CREEPIN' IN", "FEELIN' THE SAME WAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.