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Carrie Chords by The Backseat Lovers

Carrie chords by The Backseat Lovers

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Carrie by The Backseat Lovers: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights

"Carrie" by Backseat Lovers features a catchy guitar riff played by lead guitarist Jonas Swanson, using a combination of power chords and palm muting techniques. The song's driving rhythm is anchored by bassist Juice Welch, who lays down a solid foundation with a mix of root notes and melodic fills. The production showcases a raw, energetic sound reminiscent of 90s alternative rock, with a touch of modern indie flair. Overall, "Carrie" is a testament to the band's ability to blend classic rock influences with a contemporary edge.
  • Difficulty: Intermediate 💪
🎸 Intro:

G C/G Dadd11/A   (x2)



🎸 Verse 1:

G                C/G    Dadd11/A     G  C/G  Dadd11/A
Carrie sleeps on the end of the bed
      G                          C/G          Dadd11/A          G  C/G  Dadd11/A
She's waiting, she's praying for something to fill up her head
 G            C/G            Dadd11/A
I'm just fine staring at the wall
    G                 C/G            Dadd11/A
But she don't like to sit around and stall
       G  C/G  Dadd11/A     G  C/G  Dadd11/A
Cause
Carrie           I'm bleeding
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🎸 Chorus:

She said
Am                                  G
   Won't you try to open up your heart babe
Em                C
It's time to start
C                 A7                     Dsus4  D
But first you've gotta open up your mind


🎸 Verse 2:

G      C/G        Dadd11/A                G  C/G  Dadd11/A
Carrie
Might be there for you
       G        C/G     Dadd11/A    G  C/G  Dadd11/A
If you carry me all the way through
   G           C/G  Dadd11/A      G  C/G Dadd11/A
My loneliness abandons all reason
          G                           C/G           Dadd11/A  G  C/G  Dadd11/A
Cause the truth is youre just another space filling up my head                oh
G              C/G       Dadd11/A
Sit around and watch you fall
G                 C/G       Dadd11/A
Try to get up and start and stall
       G  C/G  Dadd11/A     G       C/G  Dadd11/A
Cause
Carrie           I'm bleeding


🎸 Bridge:

Bm  Em  E7  A7  Dsus  D
            Ooooooooooooh

🎸 Solo:
Bm  Em  E7  A7  Dsus  D


🎸 Outro:

G  C/G      Dadd11/A                 G  C/G  Dadd11/A
Carrie
Got nothing here for you
        G      C/G       Dadd11/A           G  C/G
So I'll carry me    I'll only make you blue
     Dadd11/A          G
I'll only make you blue

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The Backseat Lovers chords for Carrie

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