Black Coffee

by Peggy Lee
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Lyrics

I’m (F)feel in’ migh ty (Gb)lone some,

(F)have n’t slept a (Gb)wink,

I (F)walk the floor and (Gb)watch the door and (F)in be tween I (B9)drink

black

(Bb9)cof fee.

Love’s (Bbdim)a (Bb9)hand me down (F)broom.

I’ll (Gm)nev er know a (Gm7)Sun day,

in this (Gm7)week

day room.

I’m (F)talk in’ to the (Gb)sha dows,

(F)one o’ clock to (Gb)four.

And (F)Lord, how slow the (Gb)mo ments go when (F)all I do is (B9)pour

black

(Bb9)cof fee.

Since (Bbdim)the (Bb9)blues caught my (F)eye.

I’m (Gm)hang in’ out on (Gm7)Mon day

my Sun day (Gm7)dreams

to dry.

Now a (Bbm7)man is born to go

a (Fm)lov in’.

A (Bbm)wo man’s born to (C)weep

and

(Am7)fret.

(Am7)To (Abm7)stay at home and (G9)tend

her (Gbmaj7)ov en,

and (Abm7)drown her past re (Db9)grets

in (Gm7)cof fee and cig a (C7)rettes!

I’m (F)moon in’ all the (Gb)morn in’,

and (F)mourn in’ all the (Gb)night,

And (F)in be tween it’s (Gb)nic o tine and (F)not much heart to (B9)fight

black

(Bb9)cof fee.

Feel (Bbdim)in’ (Bb9)low as the (Gb)ground.

It’s driv in’ me cra (D)zy,

this (Gm7)wait in’ for my (Gm7)ba by,

to may be (C9)come

a (Gm7)round.

Black Coffee — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Black Coffee" by Peggy Lee: 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, 40 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 “Black Coffee”

Can I sing "Black Coffee" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Black Coffee" 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 "Black Coffee" by Peggy Lee in?
The backing track is in Bb at 40 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 "Black Coffee" 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 "Black Coffee"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Black Coffee", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Black Coffee" 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 "Black Coffee"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Black Coffee"?
"Black Coffee" was originally performed by Peggy Lee. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Peggy Lee are available?
Other accompaniments by Peggy Lee: "Fever", "My Love Forgive Me (Amore Scusami)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Black Coffee" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Black Coffee" by Peggy Lee. 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 "Black Coffee" 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 "Black Coffee" 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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