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A (Dm)drop in the o cean, a (F)change in the weath (C)er.
I was (Dm)pray ing that you (Bb)and me might (F)end up to geth (C)er.
It’s like (Dm)wish ing for (Bb)rain as I (F)stand in the des (C)ert.
But I’m (Dm)hold ing you clos er than (F)most, ’cause (C)you are my (Bb)heav en.
I don’t (Bb)wan na waste the week (F)end.
If you don’t love me, pre (Dm)tend.
A (Bb)few more hours then it’s time to go.
As my train rolls down the (F)East coast I won der how you’ll (Dm)keep warm, s’too (Bb)late to cry, too bro ken to (C)move on.
And still (Gm)I can’t (F)let you (C)be.
Most (F)nights I (C)hard ly sleep.
Don’t take what (F)you don’t (C)need
from me.
It’s just a (Dm)drop in the o cean, a (F)change in the weath (C)er.
I was (Dm)pray ing that you (Bb)and me might (F)end up to geth (C)er.
It’s like (Dm)wish ing for (Bb)rain as I (F)stand in the des (C)ert.
But I’m (Dm)hold ing you clos er than (F)most, ’cause (C)you are my (Bb)heav en.
I don’t (Bb)Mis placed trust and old (F)friends,
nev er count ing re (Dm)grets.
By the (Bb)grace of God I do not rest at all.
New Eng land as (F)leaves change.
The last ex cuse that (Dm)I’ll claim, I was a (Bb)boy who loved (F)a wom an like a lit tle girl.
(Gm)I can’t (F)let you (C)be.
Most (F)nights I (C)hard ly sleep.
Don’t take what (F)you don’t (C)need
from me.
It’s just a (Dm)drop in the o cean, a (F)change in the weath (C)er.
I was (Dm)pray ing that you (Bb)and me might (F)end up to geth (C)er.
It’s like (Dm)wish ing for (Bb)rain as I (F)stand in the des (C)ert.
But I’m (Dm)hold ing you clos er than (F)most, ’cause (C)you are my (F)most, ’cause (C)you are my…
(Gm)Heav en does n’t (F)seem far a (C)way an y more.
No, no, (Gm)heav en does n’t (F)seem far a (Dm)way.
(Gm)Heav en does n’t (F)seem far a (C)way an y more.
No, no, (Gm)heav en does n’t (F)seem far a (C)way.
(Dm)Ah.
Ah.
(CN.C.)It’s just a (F)most, ’cause (C)you are my (Bb)heav en.
Oh, (Dm)you are my (Bb)heav en.
A Drop In The Ocean — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "A Drop In The Ocean" by Ron Pope: 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 Bb, 66 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “A Drop In The Ocean”
- Can I sing "A Drop In The Ocean" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "A Drop In The Ocean" 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 Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "A Drop In The Ocean" by Ron Pope in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 66 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 "A Drop In The Ocean" 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 "A Drop In The Ocean"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "A Drop In The Ocean", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "A Drop In The Ocean" 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 "A Drop In The Ocean"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "A Drop In The Ocean"?
- "A Drop In The Ocean" was originally performed by Ron Pope. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "A Drop In The Ocean" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Drop In The Ocean" by Ron Pope. 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 "A Drop In The Ocean" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "A Drop In The Ocean" 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.
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