Carry On

by Crosby, Stills & Nash
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Lyrics

One morn ing

I woke up

and I knew you were (Eb)real ly gone.

A new day, a new way and new eyes to see the dawn.

Re joice, (Bbm)Go

your (Fm)way

I’ll you’ve go to the dues but and car ry on.

The sky tunes is clear ing and the night has cried (Eb)see e nough.

The sun ness

he comes, ness

the world to to soft en up.

To sing (Bbm)Go

re (Fm)joice,

have you’ve no to the dues

but to car ry on.

(Eb)Car

(Db)ry on,

(Db)love

is (G)com (Ab)ing,

(Db)love

is (G)com (Ab)ing (G)to (Ab)us all.

(Eb)Where are you go ing now, my love?

(Db)Where will you be to mor row?

(Eb)Will you bring me hap pi ness?

(Db)Will you bring me sor row?

Are they (Eb)ques tions (Db)of a thou sand (Ab)dreams,

(Eb)what you (Db)do and what you (Ab)see?

(Eb)Lov er, (Db)can you talk

to me?

(Eb)Girl, are when I was on my own,

(Db)Where will you chas ing you down,

(Eb)Will you what it made you run?

(Db)Tryin’ your best just to round.

Are they (Eb)ques tions (Db)of a thou sand (Ab)dreams,

(Eb)what you (Db)do and what you (Ab)see?

(Eb)Lov er, (Db)can you talk

to me?

Carry On — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Carry On" by Crosby, Stills & Nash: 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 Db, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Carry On”

What key is "Carry On" by Crosby, Stills & Nash played in?
Carry On is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Carry On"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Carry On" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Carry On"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Carry On"?
"Carry On" was originally performed by Crosby, Stills & Nash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Carry On"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Bbm, Db, Eb, Ebm, Fm, Gb, Gm7.
What other songs by Crosby, Stills & Nash can I play here?
Try "SUITE: JUDY BLUE EYES", "CHICAGO", "MARRAKESH EXPRESS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Carry On" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Carry On" by Crosby, Stills & Nash. 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 "Carry On" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Db, 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 "Carry On" 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.