20 Good Reasons

by Thirsty Merc
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Lyrics

They (Db)said love hurts,

I (Dbmaj7)wrote that book,

I (Db)climbed that wall, I (Gb)had one look

but (Db)you just came a round

to say hel lo.

The (Db)streets were filled

with (Dbmaj7)guil ty hearts

and (Db)here was I right (Gb)from the start and

I lost ev ’ry thing

when I lost you.

So tell me (Db)why

should I let you go?

Give me twen ty good rea sons,

I need to know,

yeah.

And (Db)at that point

there (Ab)was no pain,

there (Bbm)was no sky, there (Gb)was no rain, for

all there was was you

and your sweet face.

But (Db)life is life

and (Ab)things will change

like (Bbm)scenes up on an ac tor’s stage,

to (Db)mor row comes to day

for (F)all we know.

So tell me, ba by, (C)why

should I let you go?

Give me twen ty good rea sons

I need to know,

yeah.

Give me twen ty good rea sons.

Give me twen ty good rea sons.

Give me twen ty good rea sons

to let you go.

So tell me, ba by, (Db)why

should I let you go?

Give me twen ty good rea sons

I need to know

yeah.

Tell me, ba by,

Give me twen ty good rea sons.

20 Good Reasons β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "20 Good Reasons" by Thirsty Merc: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Gb, 94 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Gb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œ20 Good Reasons”

Can I sing "20 Good Reasons" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes β€” Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "20 Good Reasons" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Gb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "20 Good Reasons" by Thirsty Merc in?
The backing track is in Gb at 94 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "20 Good Reasons" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "20 Good Reasons"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "20 Good Reasons", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "20 Good Reasons" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "20 Good Reasons"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "20 Good Reasons"?
"20 Good Reasons" was originally performed by Thirsty Merc. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "20 Good Reasons" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "20 Good Reasons" by Thirsty Merc. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "20 Good Reasons" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Gb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "20 Good Reasons" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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