Carry Me chords
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Tim Easton Carry Me written by Tim Easton
E
People love you like a diamond in their hands
D A E
They don’t know that diamond like I do
E
They put you up in the bluebird sky
A B E
Until they lose sight of you
B A E
People love you like a diamond in their hands
E
I always wanted to chase you down
D A E
And like many I fell in love with you
E
When you gave your heart back to me
A B E
I didn’t know what to do
B A E
I always wanted to chase you down
E
Carry me carry me
D A E
Back to your heart tonight
E
Carry me carry me
A B E
Through this cold midnight
E
Many times a young man has to wander around
D A E
Until he breaks himself in two
E
Not all but many many of us
A B E
Will never learn what to do
B A E
Sometimes a young man has to wander around
E
I had my reasons for leaving and
D A E
Now I know that I was wrong
E
It was selfish to think you’d be better off
A B E
Just cause I wanted to be further along
E
Carry me carry me
D A E
Back to your side tonight
E
Here comes that old devil midnight
D A E
And I have not slept in days
E
And there’ll be no rest on this midnight
A B E
If the highway has it's way
B A E
Here comes that old devil midnight
E
Carry me carry me
D A E
Back to your heart tonight
E
Carry me carry me
A B E
Through this cold midnight
E
Carry me, carry me
D A E
Back to your side tonight
Carry me carry me
A B E
Through this cold midnight
B A E
Bury me bury me underneath your starlight
B A E
Bury me bury me underneath your starlight
How to play Tim Easton's "Carry Me" on the guitar
[Intro] - E chord
[First Verse]
- Notes: A, B, D, E
- Strumming: Use downstrokes in a loose, even beat.
- Dynamics: Gently rounded to match the narrative lyrics.
- Transitions: Keep a constant tempo while paying attention to the rhythm and
distinct chord changes.
[Chorus]
- Notes: A, B, D, E
- Strumming: Mix up and downstrokes while gradually increasing intensity.
Emphasis: Pay attention to the heartfelt "Carry me" appeal.
- Feel: Encapsulate the song's introspective and yearning atmosphere.
[Verse 2]
- Notes: A, B, D, E
- Strumming: Keeping a light rhythm, just like in Verse 1.
- Dynamics: Reflective, in line with the story of youth mishaps.
- Transitions: Make sure that the chords transition smoothly, particularly
when going to B.
[Chorus]
- Notes: A, B, D, E
- Strumming: Moderately intense, in line with the opening chorus.
- Highlight the passages that refer to being carried through the chilly midnight.
[Bridge]
- Notes: A, B, D, E
- Strumming: Lighter strums with a softer, more reflective feel.
- Dynamics: Toward the finish, progressively increase the intensity.
- Focus: Use the lyrics to illustrate the reflection and revelation.
[Chorus]
- Notes: A, B, D, E
- Strumming: Go back to your previous, steady, descriptive rhythm.
- Emphasis: Draw attention to the lines that are repeated about returning to the heart.
- Feel: To highlight the song's poignant message, let the chords ring out.
[Finale]
- Notes: A, B, D, E
- Strumming: Light, flowing downward strokes.
- Focus: Allow the last chords to reverberate, capturing the melancholy mood of the song.
Conclusion: Use the statement about being buried beneath the starlight
to emphasize your point.
[Overall Advice]
- Tuning: EADGBE standard tuning.
- Tone: To complement the thoughtful and emotional tone of the song,
choose a clear, warm tone.
- Practice: Increase tempo gradually at first until you feel comfortable with
the chord changes.
- Frequent errors: Hurrying transitions and losing rhythm.
[Song Details]
Tim Easton's song "Carry Me" expresses regret, introspection, and the longing
to go back to a loving and cozy place. The song's lyrics go into themes of teenage
mishaps, hope for atonement, and blunders. Authentic storytelling is a common
characteristic of Tim Easton's music, which combines folk and Americana influences
to produce an engaging and emotional listening experience.