Battle Of Who Could Care Less

by Ben Folds Five
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(G)Do

(F)do

(Eb)do do do do,

(Db)do do do do,

(Cb)do do do do.

(G)Do

(F)do

(Eb)do do do do,

(Db)do do do do,

(Cb)do do do do do do do do do (F)do.

Do you not hear me an y more?

I know it’s not your thing to care, I know it’s cool to be so bored.

But it sucks me (F)in when you’re a loof.

It sucks me in, it sucks, it works, I guess it’s cool to be a lone.

Will you (Cm7)nev

(Bb)er rest

(Cm7)fight ing the bat tle of who could care less?

(Cm7)Ev ’ry day you wake up late,

some times I wish I was

that way.

(G)Do

(F)do

(Eb)do do do do,

do do do do,

(Cb)do do do do.

And you think “Rock ford Files” is (Eb)cool,

but there are some things that (Dbmaj7)you would change if it were up to you.

So think a bout your mas ter piece.

(Eb)(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.)

Watch the “Rock ford Files” and (Db)call to see if Paul can score some weed.

Do you (Cm7)nev

(Bb)er rest

(Cm7)fight ing the bat tle of who could care less?

(Cm7)Un

(Bb)earned un (F)hap pi ness,

well that’s al right, I guess.

(F)Do (Eb)do

do do do do do (F)do (G)do.

(Dm)Do (Ebmaj7)do

do do do do do (Dm)do (G)do.

(C)I’ve

(D)got

(G)this great i dea:

Why don’t we pitch it to the Frank lin fuck ing mint?

(C)Fine pew ter por traits of Gen ’ral (C)A pa thy and Ma jor Bore dom (Fsus4)sing ing

“What (F)ev er and (Gm)ev er, A men.”

Oh well, may be not;

I’ll try a gain.

Well, this should cheer you up for sure,

see I’ve got your old I.

D.

and you’re all dressed up like The Cure.

You (Cm7)nev

(Bb)er rest,

(Cm7)fight ing the bat tle of who could care less.

(Cm7)Un

(Bb)earned un (F)hap pi ness.

You’re my he ro, I con fess.

Battle Of Who Could Care Less — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Battle Of Who Could Care Less" by Ben Folds Five: 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, 95 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 “Battle Of Who Could Care Less”

Can I sing "Battle Of Who Could Care Less" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Battle Of Who Could Care Less" 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 "Battle Of Who Could Care Less" by Ben Folds Five in?
The backing track is in Bb at 95 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 "Battle Of Who Could Care Less" 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 "Battle Of Who Could Care Less"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Battle Of Who Could Care Less", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Battle Of Who Could Care Less" 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 "Battle Of Who Could Care Less"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Battle Of Who Could Care Less"?
"Battle Of Who Could Care Less" was originally performed by Ben Folds Five. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Ben Folds Five are available?
Other accompaniments by Ben Folds Five: "Army", "Brick", "Philosophy". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Battle Of Who Could Care Less" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Battle Of Who Could Care Less" by Ben Folds Five. 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 "Battle Of Who Could Care Less" 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 "Battle Of Who Could Care Less" 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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