Almost Lover

by A Fine Frenzy
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Lyrics

Your fin ger (Am)tips a cross my skin, the palm trees (F)sway ing in the wind,

i ma ges.

ges.

You sang me (Am)Span ish lul la bies, the sweet est (F)sad ness in your eyes,

clev er trick.

ges,

no.

But I (G)nev er want to see you un (C)hap py,

I (Dm)thought you’d want the same

for me.

Good bye, my al most lov er,

good bye, my hope less dream.

I’m try ing not to think a bout you, can’t you just a let me be?

So long, my luck less ro mance, my back is turned on you.

Should ’ve known you’d bring me heart ache, al most lov ers al ways do.

We walked a - a crowd ed street you took my hand and danced with me,

i ma ges.

And when you left you kissed my lips, you told me you would nev er, nev er for get these i ma

ges,

no.

But I (G)nev er want to see you un (C)hap py,

I (Dm)thought you’d want the same

for me.

Good bye, my al most lov er,

good bye, my hope less dream.

I’m try ing not to think a bout you, can’t you just a let me be?

So long, my luck less ro mance, my back is turned on you.

Should ’ve known you’d bring me heart ache, al most lov ers al ways do.

We walked a do.

I can not go to the o (G)cean, I can not drive the streets at (F)night, I can not wake up in the morn (Em)ing with out you on my mind.

So now you’re gone and I’m haunt (G)ed and I bet you are just

(F)fine,

did I make it that ea (Dm)sy to walk right in and out of my (G)life?

al most lov ers al ways (C)do.

Almost Lover — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Almost Lover" by A Fine Frenzy: 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 C, 60 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Almost Lover”

Can I sing "Almost Lover" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Almost Lover" 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 C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Almost Lover" by A Fine Frenzy in?
The backing track is in C at 60 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 "Almost Lover" 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 "Almost Lover"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Almost Lover", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Almost Lover" 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 "Almost Lover"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Almost Lover"?
"Almost Lover" was originally performed by A Fine Frenzy. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "Almost Lover" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Almost Lover" by A Fine Frenzy. 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 "Almost Lover" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Almost Lover" 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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