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Key: A
β Intro:
A D A D
β Verse :
A Bm
The revival was over, he was the last one to leave;
D E A D
Walked to his car in the dark, got out his keys.
A Bm
His old ragged bible he placed on the seat by his side;
D E A D
Prayed out loud to the Lord and started to drive.
β Chorus:
A Bm
He said Carry me Jesus, carry me home;
D E A E
Lord I've done my best, now you do the rest, carry me home.
A Bm
Carry me Jesus, carry me home;
D E A
Lord I've kept the Faith
I've finished the race, now carry me home.
β Verse :
A Bm
Week after week, year after year this went on;
D E A E
Thousands were saved, many touched, then he was gone.
A Bm
But a friend of mine told me, he was there by his bed;
D E A E
He said Mike you should've heard the last words that old preacher said.
β Chorus:
A Bm
He said Carry me Jesus, carry me home;
D E A E
Lord I've done my best, now you do the rest, carry me home.
A Bm
Carry me Jesus, carry me home;
D E A
Lord I've kept the Faith
I've finished my race, now carry me home.
β Bridge:
D E F#m
You've carried me oh so many times, my Lord;
D E F#m
I wouldn't have made it on my own.
D E F#m
So when I leave this world behind, my Lord;
D E
Would you carry me; carry me home?
β Chorus:
A Bm
He said Carry me Jesus, carry me home;
D E A E
Lord I've done my best, now you do the rest, carry me home.
A Bm
Carry me Jesus, carry me home;
D E A
Lord I've kept the Faith
I've finished my race, now carry me home.
A A
Carry me Jesus, carry me home
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Published: December 11, 2022
Last Updated: September 10, 2025