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(F)Naught y boys in nas ty schools, head (Ab)mas ter’s break ing all rules, (Bb)hav ing fun and play ing fools, (B)smash ing up the (Bb)wood work (Ab)tools.
(F)All the teach ers in the pub, (Ab)pass ing round the read y rub (Bb)try ing not to think of when the (B)lunch time bell will (Bb)ring a (Ab)gain.
(Bb)Oh what fun we (Bbm)had, but (F)did it real ly (Fm)turn out bad?
(Bb)All I learnt at (Bbm)school was (C)how to bend (B)not (C)break the (CN.C.)rule.
(Bb)Oh what fun we (Bbm)had, but (F)at the time it (Fm)seemed so bad.
(Bb)Try ing diff erent (Bbm)ways to (C)make a diff erence (B)to.
(Bb)The (Ab)head (F)mas ter’s had e nough to day, (Ab)all the have gone a way.
(Bb)Gone to fight with next door’s school, (B)ev ’ry term that (Bb)is the (Ab)rule.
(F)Sits a lone and bends his cane, same old back sides a gain, (Bb)all the small ones tell tall tales, (B)walk ing home and (Bb)squash ing (Ab)snails.
(Bb)Oh what fun we (Bbm)had, but (F)did it real ly (Fm)turn out bad?
(Bb)All I learnt at (Bbm)school was (C)how to bend (B)not (C)break the (CN.C.)rule.
(Bb)Oh what fun we (Bbm)had, but (F)at the time it (Fm)seemed so bad.
(Bb)Try ing diff erent (Bbm)ways to (C)make a diff erence (B)to.
(Bb)The (Ab)head (C)make a diff erence to (C#)the (Dm)days.
(F)Bag gy trou sers, (Ab)bag gy trou sers, (Bb)bag gy trou sers.
(F)Bag gy trou sers, (Ab)bag gy trou sers, (Bb)bag gy trou sers.
Baggy Trousers — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Baggy Trousers" by Madness: 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, 128 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 “Baggy Trousers”
- Can I sing "Baggy Trousers" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Baggy Trousers" 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 "Baggy Trousers" by Madness in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 128 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 "Baggy Trousers" 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 "Baggy Trousers"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Baggy Trousers", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Baggy Trousers" 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 "Baggy Trousers"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Baggy Trousers"?
- "Baggy Trousers" was originally performed by Madness. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Madness are available?
- Other accompaniments by Madness: "It Must Be Love", "Mr Apples", "Our House". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Baggy Trousers" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Baggy Trousers" by Madness. 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 "Baggy Trousers" 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 "Baggy Trousers" 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.