Key: G Β· BPM: 75 Β· Difficulty: Intermediate Β· Chords: G, Bm7, Em7, B7, C, Cm, Em, D, Csus2
[Intro] G G G Bm7 Em7 G Bm7 Em7 [Verse] G Bm7 Pretty Elaina Em7 My fair lady G B7 She walked the high wire Em7 Back in the 80βs G Bm7 Feathers and sequins Em7 C She shined like a chandelier G Bm7 Hanging from the top tent rafters Em7 Till the spotlight disappeared [Instrumental] G Bm7 Em7 [Verse] G Bm7 Harlan Giovanni Em7 What a sight to see G B7 The way he earned her trust was Em7 On a 20-foot trapeze G Bm7 She fell so hard because he Em7 C Always let her fly G B7 Till he left her heart suspended Em7 In a cotton candy sky C Cm She still donβt know why [Chorus] Em G Every show must Π΅nd Em G Every circus leaves town Em D You donβt know thΠ΅ magicβs gone Csus2 Until the lights go down Em G Now sheβs back in Nacogdoches Em G And I hear sheβs doing well Em G She only misses Harlan when C G She hears a carousel [Instrumental] G Bm7 Em7 G Bm7 Em7 [Verse] G Bm7 Pretty Elaina Em7 Made herself a nest G B7 Her sequins and her secrets Em7 Buried in her cedar chest G Bm7 No one around here knows Em7 C About her other life G B7 Johnny Davis went and made her a Em7 Mama and a wife C Cm And maybe thatβs alright [Chorus] Em G βCause every show must end Em G Every circus leaves town Em D You donβt know thΠ΅ magicβs gone Csus2 Until the lights go down Em G Now sheβs back in Nacogdoches Em G And I hear sheβs doing well Em G She only misses Harlan when C G She hears a carousel [Instrumental] Em G Em G Em D Csus2 [Bridge] G Bm7 Smith County Fair Em7 Mid-September G Bm7 She walks the midway Em7 C And smiles when she remembers [Chorus] Em G Every show must end Em G Every circus leaves town Em D I didnβt know the magic left Csus2 Till all the lights went down Em G Now Iβm back in Nacogdoches Em G And I swear Iβm doing well Em G I only miss my Harlan when C G I hear a carousel Em G I only miss my Harlan when C G I hear the carousel
βΉοΈ About This Song
On the 29th of April 2022, the track was released. The track was produced by Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick & Jon Randall.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: G
- Chords: G, Bm7, Em7, B7, C, Cm, Em, D, Csus2
- BPM: 75
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
Track Info
- Song: Carousel
- Artist: Miranda Lambert
- Written by Miranda Lambert, Natalie Hemby & Luke Dick
- Produced by Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick & Jon Randall
- Album: Palomino
- Released Date: 29 April 2022
β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Carousel in?
Carousel is in the key of G.
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What chords do I need for Carousel?
You need G, Bm7, Em7, B7, C, Cm, Em, D, Csus2 to play Carousel by Miranda Lambert.
Do I need a capo for Carousel?
No capo is needed to play Carousel by Miranda Lambert.
How hard is Carousel to play on guitar?
Carousel by Miranda Lambert is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.