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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"On A Carousel" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 140 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 “On A Carousel”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "On A Carousel"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "On A Carousel" by The Hollies played in?
- On A Carousel is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "On A Carousel"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "On A Carousel" 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 "On A Carousel"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "On A Carousel"?
- "On A Carousel" was originally performed by The Hollies. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "On A Carousel"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Abmaj7, Bb, Bb6, C, Cm7, Eb, F, Fsus4, +1 more.
- What other songs by The Hollies can I play here?
- Try "LONG COOL WOMAN", "LOOK THROUGH ANY WINDOW", "CARRIE-ANNE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "On A Carousel". Key of Bb, 140 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.