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(Dm7)1.
blue shoes
seem to (Bbm)suit me well,
when I (Am)feel like hell,
as (Gm7)I do
(C7)now that you’re gone.
Lost and lone ly since (Caug)you stopped (C)car ing.
(Abm(maj7))I’ve been
(Abm6)wear ing my (Gm)new shoes.
(F#m(maj7))I’ve been
(Em(maj7))wear ing my (Fsus2)blue shoes.
(Dm7)You and I
made the (Bbm)per fect pair,
it (Am)don’t seem fair,
I (Gm7)loved you
(C7)more than you know.
Sor ry I’m in such a (Caug)sor ry (C)state,
but (Abm(maj7))while I wait for some (Gm)good news.
(F#m(maj7))I’ll be
(Em(maj7))wear ing my (Fsus2)blue shoes.
Don’t
feel like (Fm(maj7))walk ing strong,
shuf fl ing a (Dm9)long
on (Am7)my way home.
(Db6)Trudg ing
down that shop ping (Fm(maj7))street
where we used to (Dm9)meet.
But (G)I ain’t
(Abdim7)buy ing, I’m (E)wear ing my (E7)blue shoes and (A)cry (Bm7)ing.
(Dm7)These blue shoes
seem to (Bbm)suit my soul,
since you (Am)shot that hole,
(Gm7)shot that
(C7)hole in my heart.
And if I wind up on the (Caug)side walk (C)bleed ing I (Abm(maj7))won’t be
(Abm6)need ing my (Gm)new shoes.
(F#m(maj7))Won’t be
(Em(maj7))need ing my (Fsus2)blue shoes.
(Dm7)These blue shoes
seem to (Bbm)suit me well,
when I (Am)feel like hell,
as (Gm7)I do
(C7)now that you’re gone.
Lost and lone ly since (Caug)you stopped (C)car ing.
(Abm(maj7))I’ve been
(Abm6)wear ing my (Gm)new shoes.
(F#m(maj7))I’ve been
(Em(maj7))wear ing my (Fmaj9)blue shoes.
Blue Shoes — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Blue Shoes" by Katie Melua: 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, 64 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 “Blue Shoes”
- Can I sing "Blue Shoes" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Blue Shoes" 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 "Blue Shoes" by Katie Melua in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 64 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 "Blue Shoes" 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 "Blue Shoes"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Blue Shoes", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Blue Shoes" 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 "Blue Shoes"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Blue Shoes"?
- "Blue Shoes" was originally performed by Katie Melua. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Katie Melua are available?
- Other accompaniments by Katie Melua: "Call Off The Search", "Crawling Up A Hill", "I Think It's Going To Rain Today". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Blue Shoes" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Blue Shoes" by Katie Melua. 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 "Blue Shoes" 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 "Blue Shoes" 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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