Other arrangements of A Kind Of Magic
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((A))It’s a kind of ma gic,
it’s a kind of ma gic,
a kind of ma gic.
One (A)dream,
one soul,
one (B9)prize,
one goal.
One (Dmaj7)gol den glance
of (A)what should be,
one (A)shaft
of light
that shows the way.
No (Dmaj7)mor
tal man
can (A)win this day.
The (A)bell that rings
in (B9)side your mind,
is chal leng ing
the (A)doors of time.
The (F#m7)wait ing seems
e ter ni ty,
the (F#m7)day will dawn
of (E)sa ni ty.
Is (D)this
a kind
of (A)ma gic?
There (D)can
be on
ly one.
This (E)rage
that (G)lasts a (D)thou sand years
will soon be (E)gone,
this (A)flame
that burns
in side of me.
I’m (Dmaj7)hear
ing se cret
har mo nies.
The bell that rings
in (B9)side your mind,
is chal leng ing
the (A)doors of time.
It’s a kind of ma gic.
It’s a kind of ma gic.
This (E)rage
that (G)lasts
a (D)thou sand years
will soon be, (E11)will soon be, will soon be (E)done.
This (D)is
a kind
of (A)ma gic.
There (D)can be on
ly (A)one.
This (E)rage
that (G)lasts
a (D)thou sand years
will soon be (E11)done.
(E7)(done.)
(Ma gic.)
It’s a kind of ma gic,
((A))it’s a kind of ma gic,
ma gic,
ma gic.
A Kind Of Magic — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "A Kind Of Magic" by Queen: 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 A, 131 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 Kind Of Magic”
- Can I sing "A Kind Of Magic" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "A Kind Of Magic" 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 A, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "A Kind Of Magic" by Queen in?
- The backing track is in A at 131 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 Kind Of Magic" 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 Kind Of Magic"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "A Kind Of Magic", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "A Kind Of Magic" 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 Kind Of Magic"?
- 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 Kind Of Magic"?
- "A Kind Of Magic" was originally performed by Queen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Queen are available?
- Other accompaniments by Queen: "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", "Don't Stop Me Now". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "A Kind Of Magic" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Kind Of Magic" by Queen. 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 Kind Of Magic" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 Kind Of Magic" 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.