Carousel

by Vanessa Carlton
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Carousel" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Carousel" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Carousel" is in C.
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.
Does "Carousel" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Carousel" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Carousel"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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