C G Am E F (Guitar Enters Followed by Mandolin/Percussion/Then Bass) 2x
CHORUS 1 (Flute Intros)
And here we go again on this carousel, C G Am E F
We go up and down. C G Am E F
Now here we go again on this carousel, C G Am E F
We go round and round and round, C G Am E F
On this carousel. C G Am E F
VERSE 1
He is the match that strikes my flame, Am F
He is my shelter whenever it rains. Am FG
I am his shoulder when he needs my strength, Am F
I am his truth when all else is fake. Am FG
CHORUS 2 C G Am E F
And here we go again on this carousel,
We go up and down.
Now here we go again on this carousel,
We go round and round and round,
VERSE 2
Sometimes I think he feels pity for me. Am F
He takes my love, just because it is free. Am FG
Why must he go when he leaves every night? Am F
Why can’t our love just make everything right? Am FG
CHORUS 2 REPEAT C G Am E F
BRIDGE (Cymbals)
Our love’s like a diamond left in the rough, E F
It’s like a flower left out of the sun. C G
I tell myself that it is enough, E F
This is the price of our love. _____ C G
VERSE 3
Sometimes I feel like a bird in a cage, Am F
Don’t think that this will get better with age. Am FG
Why am I not all that you need? Am F
If I am not, then please set me free. Am FG
CHORUS 1 REPEAT C G Am E F
CHORUS 2 REPEAT C G Am E F (Flute Plays)
On this Carousel… (End on C on the Last Word)