Key: B
Introduction:
Cm/ Gm/ Cm/ Gm
Verse
Cm Gm Cm Gm Cm
In younger days, I told myself my life would be my own
G# A# D#
And I'd leave the place where sunshine never shone
G# A# Cm
For my life's too short for waiting when I see the rising sun
Fm G Cm
Then I know again that I must carry on
Chorus
G# A# D# D#/D Cm
Carry on till tomorrow, there's no reason to look back
G# A# Cm Gm
Carry on, carry on, carry on
Verse
Cm Gm Cm Gm Cm
Beyond the shadows of the clouds and onward to the sky
G# A# D#
Carry on till I find the rainbow's end
G# A# Cm
For my life's too short for waiting when I see the rising sun
Fm G Cm
Then I know again that I must carry on
Chorus
G# A# D# D#/D Cm
Carry on till tomorrow, there's no reason to look back
G# A# Cm Gm Cm Gm
Carry on, carry on, carry on
Verse
Cm Gm Cm Gm Cm
Drifting on the wings of freedom, leave this stormy day
G# A# D#
And we'll ride to tomorrow's golden fields
G# A# Cm
For my life's too short for waiting when I see the rising sun
Fm G Cm
Then I know again that I must carry on
G# A# Cm G#
Carry on, carry on, carry on
Solo
G#/ Cm/ G#/ Dm/ Am/ Dm/ Am
Verse
Dm Am Dm Am Dm
And when the heavy journey's done, I'll rest my weary head
A# C F
For the world and its colours will be mine
A# C Dm
For my life's too short for waiting when I see the setting sun
Gm A Dm
Then I know again that I must carry on
Chorus
A# C F F/E Dm
Carry on till tomorrow, there's no reason to look back
A# C Dm A#
Carry on, carry on, carry on
Outro