Carousel

by Vanessa Carlton
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For all you (F)bro ken (C)heart ed (G)lov ers lost,

go find (C)an oth er one.

’Cause you know (F)time won’t (C)wait, and (G)you’ll be late:

white rab (G)bit’s on the run.

It’s hard (C)to know what’s (G)good for you.

I know (C)she let you down,

but the fe (C)ver breaks when (G)it’s too much to (Am)take, so you can put (G)your wea pons down.

And (C)all you’ll hear is the (Am)mu (G)sic.

(C)Beau ty stands be (Am)fore (G)you, and (C)love comes back a (Am)round a (G)gain.

It’s a (F)car ou (G)sel, my friend.

Nev er (C)too late to (G)change the pace; oh, how the days (C)creep up on (G)you.

But the good ness (C)is some thing (G)you don’t have to (Am)chase, ’cause it’s fol (G)low ing you.

And (C)all you’ll hear is the (Am)mu (G)sic.

(C)Beau ty stands be (Am)fore (G)you, and (C)love comes back a (Am)round a (G)gain.

It’s a (F)car ou (G)sel, my friend.

(Dm11)(Ooh,

ooh, (Am7)ooh.)

(Fmaj9)(Ooh,

ooh, (C6/9)ooh.)

(Dm11)(Ooh,

ooh, ooh, (Am7)ooh.)

(Fmaj9)(Ooh,

ooh, (C6/9)ooh.)

(I (Dm11)thought I heard your voice in the (Am7)thun der.

Is the (Fmaj9)owl cast ing spells that we’re (C6/9)un der?) (I (Dm11)thought I heard your voice in the (Am7)thun der.

Is the (Fmaj9)owl cast ing spells that we’re (C6/9)un der?) (I (Dm11)thought I heard your voice in the (Am7)thun der.

Is the (Fmaj9)owl cast ing spells that we’re (C6/9)un der?) (I (Dm11)thought I heard your voice in the (Am7)thun der.

Is the (Fmaj9)owl cast ing spells that we’re (C6/9)un der?) (I (C6/9)un der?) Un der.

Ooh, (G)ooh, ooh, (Am)ooh.

And (C)all I hear is the (Am)mu (G)sic.

(C)Beau ty stands be (Am)fore (G)me, and (C)love comes back a (Am)round a (G)gain.

It’s a (F)car ou (G)sel, my friend.

It’s in the (Am)mu (G)sic.

(C)Beau ty stands be (Am)fore (G)me, and (C)love comes back a (Am)round a (G)gain.

It’s a (F)car ou (G)sel, a (F)car ou (G)sel.

It’s a (F)car ou (G)sel, my friend.

(F)Ooh,

ooh, (G)ooh.

Time (C)won’t wait, so (G)don’t be late:

white rab (G)bit’s on the run.

Carousel by Vanessa Carlton

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Carousel

What key is "Carousel" in?
"Carousel" by Vanessa Carlton is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Carousel" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Carousel" 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 "Carousel"?
This arrangement of "Carousel" uses 8 chords: Am, Am7, C, C6, Dmin, F, Fmaj9, G.
How long does it take to learn "Carousel" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Vanessa Carlton can I play here?
Try "ANNIE", "WHO'S TO SAY", "A THOUSAND MILES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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