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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Carry You Home Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Carry You Home Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Carry You Home Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Carry You Home Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Carry You Home Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Carry You Home Chords – Harmonica
A poignant ballad by James Blunt about offering solace and support. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Eb.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Verse 2
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Bridge
F – G
Am – F
F – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (C, G, Am, F). Master the transitions, especially between C and F, before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Carry You Home"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.
Is "Carry You Home" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Carry You Home" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Carry You Home"?
It was written by James Blunt, Max Martin, Lukasz Gottwald, and released in 2007.