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If you ain’t got two kids by twen ty one, you’re prob ’ly gon na die a lone.
’Least that’s what tra di tion told you.
And (G)it don’t mat ter if you don’t be lieve.
Come Sun day morn in’ you best be there in the front row like you’re s’posed to.
Same hurt in ev ’ry heart; cash in’
to buy same trail er, dif f’rent (Dsus)park.
tion.
’Cause (C)Ma ma’s hooked on Mar y Kay, broth er’s hooked on Mar y Jane, and (G)Dad dy’s hooked on Mar y two doors down.
(C)Mar y, Mar y, quite con trar y, we get bored, so we get mar ried.
And (G)just like dust, we (Bm)set tle in this town,
on this (C)bro ken mer ry go (G)’round, and ’round and ’round we go.
(Em)Where it stops, no (G)bod y knows.
And it ain’t slow in’ down,
this mer ry go (G)’round.
you We think the first time’s good e nough, so we hold on to high school love.
Say we won’t up like our par ents.
And (G)Ti ny lit tle box es in a row ain’t what you want, it’s what you know.
Just hap py in the shoes you’re wear in’.
Same checks we’re al ways heart; cash in’
to buy a lit tle more dis (Dsus)trac tion.
’Cause (C)Ma ma’s hooked on Mar y Kay, broth er’s hooked on Mar y Jane, and (G)Dad dy’s hooked on Mar y two doors down.
(C)Mar y, Mar y, quite con trar y, we’re so bored, un til we’re bur ied.
And (G)just like dust, we (Bm)set tle in this town,
on this (C)bro ken mer ry go (G)’round, and ’round and ’round we go.
(Em)Where it stops, no (G)bod y knows.
And it ain’t slow in’ down,
this mer ry go (G)’round.
(G)’round.
(G)’round.
Mer ry go (Em)’round.
(G)Jack and Jill went up the hill.
Jack burned out on booze and pills.
And (Em)Mar y had a lit tle lamb, but Mar y just don’t give a damn no (G)more.
Merry Go Round — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Merry Go Round" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 172 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Merry Go Round”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Merry Go Round" 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. "Merry Go Round" is in G.
- What key is "Merry Go Round" by Kacey Musgraves played in?
- Merry Go Round is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Merry Go Round"?
- The arrangement plays at 172 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Merry Go Round" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Merry Go Round"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Merry Go Round"?
- "Merry Go Round" was originally performed by Kacey Musgraves. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Merry Go Round"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bm, C, Cm, D, Dsus4, Em, Em7, G.
- What other songs by Kacey Musgraves can I play here?
- Try "RAINBOW", "FOLLOW YOUR ARROW", "LOVE IS A WILD THING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Merry Go Round" 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. "Merry Go Round" is in the key of G at 172 BPM.
- What chords are in "Merry Go Round"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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