Key: D · Capo: 2nd fret · BPM: 137 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: C, Am, F, Em
[Intro] C [Verse] C I built it from the ground up Am Just to watch me burn it down C I gotta keep the party goin', Ain't no fadin' out F My life's just a Carousel spinnin' around Am I pay again just to keep From stoppin' it now C I try to keep my head above the Am Ocean of my doubt C I'm feeling like a dreamer, Am Don't ya try to wake me now F My life's just a Carousel spinnin' around Am I pay again just to keep From stoppin' it now [Chorus] C Lookin' for myself in The passenger's side C Drivin' to the edge till I get this right Am Tryna find the city with The brightest lights F How you gonna get there, get there? C Always lookin' back and I don't know why C Something always there in The back of my mind Am Everybody's livin' on a One-way ride F How you gonna get thеre, C Get therе? [Verse] C I feel like I'm a tiger in the Am Circus, breathe again C Every time I jump it's Am Gettin' higher, never ends F Oh, my life's just a Carousel spinnin' around Am I pay again just to keep From stoppin' it now [Chorus] C Lookin' for myself in The passenger's side C Drivin' to the edge till I get this right Am Tryna find the city with The brightest lights F How you gonna Get there, get there? C Always lookin' back and I don't know why C Something always there in The back of my mind Am Everybody's livin' on a One-way ride F How you gonna C Get thеre, get therе? [Instrumental] C Em C Em Am C F C Em C Em Am C F [Outro] C Em F Am C F (Ah, ah) C Em My life's just a carousel F Spinnin' around Am C I pay again just to keep F From stoppin' it now C Em My life's just a carousel F Spinnin' around Am C I pay again just to keep F C From stoppin' it now
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ℹ️ About This Song
On the 23rd of September 2022, the track was released. The track was written by Luke Hemmings, Ashton Irwin, JHart, Sarah Hudson & Jason Evigan.
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: D
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: C, Am, F, Em
- BPM: 137
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| C – x32010 Am – x02210 F – 133211 Em – 022000 | C – 0003 Am – 2000 F – 2010 Em – 0402 |

Track Info
- Song: Carousel
- Artist: 5 Seconds Of Summer
- Written by Luke Hemmings, Ashton Irwin, JHart, Sarah Hudson & Jason Evigan
- Produced by John Feldmann
- Album: 5SOS5
- Released Date: 23 September 2022
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Carousel in?
Carousel is in the key of D.
What chords do I need for Carousel?
You need C, Am, F, Em to play Carousel by 5 Seconds Of Summer.
Do I need a capo for Carousel?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play Carousel by 5 Seconds Of Summer.
How hard is Carousel to play on guitar?
Carousel by 5 Seconds Of Summer is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.