(Bb)Rid ing a long on a car ou sel, es, (Bb)try’n’ to catch up to you.
(Bb)Rid ing a long on a car ou sel, es, (Bb)will I catch up to you?
(C)Hors es chas ing ’cause they’re rac ing so near yet so a far
on a car ou (Eb)sel,
on a car ou (Eb)sel.
(Bb)Near ing er, near on er, chang ing hors es, (Bb)still to so far a way.
(Bb)Peo ing ple fight on ing for their plac es, (Bb)just I got in the way.
(C)Soon you’ll leave, and then I’ll lose you.
Still, we’re go ing a round
on a car ou (Eb)sel,
on a car ou (Eb)sel.
On a car ou (Eb)sel.
On a car ou (Eb)sel.
(Eb)Round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round with (Bb)you;
up, (Bb6)down, (Cm7)up, (Bb)down, up, (Gm7)down, (Abmaj7)too.
On a car ou (Eb)sel.
On a car ou (Eb)sel.
On A Carousel by The Hollies
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “On A Carousel”
- What key is "On A Carousel" in?
- "On A Carousel" by The Hollies is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "On A Carousel" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "On A Carousel" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "On A Carousel"?
- This arrangement of "On A Carousel" uses 9 chords: Abmaj7, Bb, Bb6, C, Cm7, Eb, F, Fsus4, +1 more.
- How long does it take to learn "On A Carousel" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by The Hollies can I play here?
- Try "LONG COOL WOMAN", "LOOK THROUGH ANY WINDOW", "CARRIE-ANNE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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