Other arrangements of Carousel
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Carousel" by Vanessa Carlton: 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 C, 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 “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 there a karaoke version of "Carousel" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Carousel" by Vanessa Carlton. 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 "Carousel" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Carousel" 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.