Key: D · BPM: 146 · Difficulty: Advanced · Chords: D6, Dmaj7, A7, A7sus4, C#6/D, C#/D, G, C#dim/G, Gmaj7, Gmmaj7, D6/A, G#dim7, Gm6
[Intro] D6 Dmaj7 D6 Dmaj7 Badadum-badadum-badadum-badada [Verse] A7 A7sus4 My life is a circus A7 D6 C#6/D D6 Hold on for all I bring with me A7 A7sus4 You make me nervous A7 D6 C#/D D6 Take my sincere apology G C#dim/G Gmaj7 C#dim/G For all of my oddities G C#dim/G Gmaj7 C#dim/G My recurring comedies A7 A7sus4 I know I'm on a [Chorus] D6 Dmaj7 D6 Dmaj7 Carousel spinning around F#+7 F#7 Floating up and down F#+7 F#7 Nowhere to go Gmaj7 Will you break the spell? Gmmaj7 D6 Dmaj7 Tether me to your ground D6 Dmaj7 Such a spectacle D6 Dmaj7 You signed up for one hell of a F#+7 F#7 One man show F#+7 F#7 Tangled in ribbons D6/A A lifelong role G#dim7 Gmaj7 Aren't you sorry that you fell? Gm6 D6 Dmaj7 Onto this carousel [Verse] A7 A7sus4 The city of acrobats A7 D6 C#6/D D6 Of clowns and illusory traps with me A7 A7sus4 Was losing its wonder A7 I thought I would go D6 C#6/D D6 under till we met G C#dim/G G C#dim/G I'm waiting for you to see G C#dim/G G C#dim/G The things that are wrong with me A7 A7sus4 Before you're on my [Chorus] D6 Dmaj7 D6 Dmaj7 Carousel spinning around F#+7 F#7 Floating up and down F#+7 F#7 Nowhere to go Gmaj7 Will you break the spell? Gmmaj7 D6 Dmaj7 Tether me to your ground D6 Dmaj7 Such a spectacle D6 Dmaj7 You signed up for one hell of a F#+7 F#7 One man show F#+7 F#7 Tangled in ribbons D6/A A lifelong role G#dim7 Gmaj7 Aren't you sorry that you fell? Gm6 D6 Dmaj7 Onto this carousel [Outro] D6 Dmaj7 C#6/D D6
Track Info
- Song: Carousel
- Artist: Laufey
- Written by Laufey & Spencer Stewart
- Produced by Laufey & Spencer Stewart
- Album: A Matter of Time
- Release Date: 22 August 2025
ℹ️ About This Song
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: D
- Chords: D6, Dmaj7, A7, A7sus4, C#6/D, C#/D, G, C#dim/G, Gmaj7, Gmmaj7, D6/A, G#dim7, Gm6
- BPM: 146
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Carousel in?
Carousel is in the key of D.
What chords do I need for Carousel?
You need D6, Dmaj7, A7, A7sus4, C#6/D, C#/D, G, C#dim/G, Gmaj7, Gmmaj7, D6/A, G#dim7, Gm6 to play Carousel by Laufey.
Do I need a capo for Carousel?
No capo is needed to play Carousel by Laufey.
How hard is Carousel to play on guitar?
Carousel by Laufey is rated Advanced. It features advanced chord voicings.