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(D)Twen ty sev en years twen ty se ven years old, on ly thing I know the on ly thing I get told, I’ve got ta sell out if I wan na get sold.
Don’t want the dev il to be (A)tak ing my soul.
I write songs that come from the heart I don’t give a fuck if they get in to the chart or not.
On ly way I can be is to say what I see and have no shad ow hang ing o ver me.
I (A)don’t know where I’m run ning I know how to run ’cause (G)run ning’s the thing I’ve al ways done.
Oh, I don’t know what I’m do ing I know what I’ve done, I’m a hun gry heart a load ed gun.
(D)Twen ty sev en years twen ty sev en years now, on ly thing I know I know that I don’t know how to please ev ’ry bod y all of the time, ’cause (D)ev ’ry bod y’s al ways fuck ing (A)chang ing their minds.
A (D)lit tle bit fa ded a lit tle bit ja ded, not gon na stop and I won’t be per suad ed to write words I can’t be lieve in to see my face on a vi de o screen.
I (A)don’t know where I’m run ning, I know how to run ’cause (G)run ning’s the thing I’ve al ways done.
Oh, I don’t know what I’m do ing I know what I’ve done, I’m a hun gry heart a load ed gun.
(Bm)Twen ty sev en years twen ty sev en years (A)done, writ ten (D)six hun dred songs on ly twelve get sung.
Eight y (G)sev en thou sand ci ga rettes have passed through these lungs and (D)ev ’ry sin gle day I wish I’d (A)nev er smoked one.
A (Bm)week brush ing my teeth and a week get ting my (A)hair cut.
(D)Eight years sleep ing I’m still tired when I wake up.
A (G)whole year eat ing and I still lost weight, fuck.
(D)Five pro per girl friends and (A)five mess y break ups.
(G)Twen ty sev en birth days twen ty sev en new years, (D)thir ty thou sand quid just so I could have a few beers.
(Em7)Ev er dying old hopes ev er grow ing new fears, don’t (A)know where I’m go ing but I know how I got here.
(G)Don’t know where I’m run ning but I know how to run, ’cause run ning’s the thing I’ve al ways done oh, oh.
Oh, I don’t know what I’m do ing I know what I’ve done, I’m a hun gry heart a load ed gun, oh, oh.
Said I don’t know where I’m run ning I know how to run, ’cause (G)run ning’s the thing I’ve al ways done oh, oh.
Oh, I don’t know what I’m do ing but I know what I’ve done, I’m a (G)hung ry heart I’m a load ed gun.
27 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "27" by Passenger: 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 D, 90 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “27”
- Can I sing "27" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "27" 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 D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "27" by Passenger in?
- The backing track is in D at 90 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "27" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — 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 "27"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "27", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "27" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "27"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "27"?
- "27" was originally performed by Passenger. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Passenger are available?
- Other accompaniments by Passenger: "All The Little Lights", "Beautiful Birds", "Bullets". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "27" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "27" by Passenger. 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 — 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 "27" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "27" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — 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.