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Well, I (Eb)built my life a round you, did what I (D7)thought was right;
but (Eb)you nev er cared a bout me, now I’ve seen the light.
Oh, darl ing,
there ain’t no pleas ing you.
You (Eb)seem to think that ev ’ry thing I ev er (D7)did was wrong;
I should have know it (C7)all a long.
Oh, darl ing,
there ain’t no pleas ing (Eb)you.
(Eb)You on ly (Eb7)had to say the word,
and you knew I’d (Ab)do
it.
You had me (Eb7)where you want ed me,
be you went and (Ab)blew
it.
Now ev ’ry thing
I ev er done
was on ly (Db)done for you.
But now (Bb)you
can go and do
just what you (Bb)wan na do,
I’m (Bb7)tell ing you.
’Cause (Eb)I ain’t gon na be made to look a fool no more.
You’ve (Eb)done it once too of ten, what do you me for?
ing,
there ain’t no pleas ing you.
Now (Eb)if you think I don’t mean what I say and I’m (D7)on ly bluff
I should have know it (C7)all a long.
Oh, darl ing,
there ain’t no pleas ing (Eb)you.
(Eb)You on ly (Eb7)had to say the word,
and you knew I’d (Ab)do
it.
You had me (Eb7)where you want ed me,
be you went and (Ab)blew
it.
Now ev ’ry thing
I ev er done
was on ly (Db)done for you.
But now (Bb)you
can go and do
just what you (Bb)wan na do,
I’m (Bb7)tell ing you.
’Cause (Bb7)tell ing you.
’Cause (Eb)you’ve got an oth er think com ing; I’m tell ing you (C7)that for noth ing.
Oh, (F9)darl ing I’m leav ing:
that’s what I’m gon na (Eb)do.
(Eb)do.
Ain't No Pleasing You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Ain't No Pleasing You" by Chas & Dave: 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 Ab, 147 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “Ain't No Pleasing You”
- Can I sing "Ain't No Pleasing You" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Ain't No Pleasing You" 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 Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Ain't No Pleasing You" by Chas & Dave in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 147 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 "Ain't No Pleasing You" 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 "Ain't No Pleasing You"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Ain't No Pleasing You", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Ain't No Pleasing You" 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 "Ain't No Pleasing You"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Ain't No Pleasing You"?
- "Ain't No Pleasing You" was originally performed by Chas & Dave. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Ain't No Pleasing You" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ain't No Pleasing You" by Chas & Dave. 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 "Ain't No Pleasing You" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "Ain't No Pleasing You" 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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