Verb
carry a tune (third-person singular simple present carries a tune, present participle carrying a tune, simple past and past participle carried a tune)
(idiomatic) To produce music, especially to sing, with accurate relative pitch.
It is impossible to experience one's death objectively and still carry a tune. Woody Allen
Both parents were very encouraging - especially my father. My father thought the sun rose and set with me. Neither one had a musical background or any musical talent. They liked classical music, but neither could carry a tune. Gordon Getty
Mom claimed that I could carry a tune at 2 or 3 years of age. Maybe she was a little prejudiced. Ethel Merman
Before I kick it I want to be able to carry a tune in a living room if called upon. Of course, mine come out all dark and twisted and weird. Iggy Pop
I had the title poet, and maybe I was one for a while. Also, the title singer was kindly accorded me, even though I could barely carry a tune. Leonard Cohen
I do play the guitar, and I can sing, but just enough to carry a tune. Cameron Monaghan