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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Carousel" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Carousel

Why does "Carousel" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Carousel".
What key is "Carousel" by Vanessa Carlton played in?
Carousel is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Carousel"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Carousel" 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 "Carousel"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Carousel"?
"Carousel" was originally performed by Vanessa Carlton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Carousel"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Am7, C, C6, Dmin, F, Fmaj9, G.
What other songs by Vanessa Carlton can I play here?
Try "ANNIE", "WHO'S TO SAY", "A THOUSAND MILES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Carousel"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Carousel".
Can I see all the notes in "Carousel"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.

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