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The ring is on my (F5)hand,
and the wreath is on my (F5)brow;
Sa tin and jew els (F5)grand
are all at my com (F)mand;
And I am
hap py
(Gm)now.
And my (Gm)Lord he loves me (Dm)well;
but (Gm)when first he (F)breathed his (Gm)vow
I felt my bo som (Dm)swell
for the (Gm)words rang as a (F)knell,
And the (Cm)voice seemed his who (Dm)fell
in the (Cm)bat tle down the (Dm)dell,
and (G5)who is (F5)hap py (G5)now.
But he (Gm)spoke to re as (Dm)sure me, and he (Gm)kissed my (F)pal lid (Gm)brow,
while a re ver ie came (Dm)o’er me
and (Gm)to the church yard (F)bore me.
I (Cm)sighed to him be (Dm)fore
(Cm)think ing him dead D’E (Dm)lor mie, oh (G5)I am
But he
And (G5)I am (F5)hap py (G5)now.
And (Gm)thus the words were (Dm)spo ken,
and (Gm)this the (F)plight ed (Gm)vow,
and though my faith be (Dm)bro ken,
and (Gm)though my heart be (F)bro ken,
(Cm)here's a ring a (Dm)tok en
that (G5)I am (F5)hap py (G5)now.
Would (Gm)God I could a (Dm)wa ken!
For (Gm)dream I (F)know not (Gm)how!
And my soul is sore ly (Dm)sha ken lest an (Gm)e vil step (F)ta
lest the (Cm)dead who is for (Dm)sak
may (G5)not be
Would
(Gm)Ah.
(Gm)Ah.
(Ebmaj7)Ah.
(Ebmaj7)Ah.
(Gm)Ah.
(Gm)Ah.
(Ebmaj7)Ah.
(Ebmaj7)Ah.
Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" by Hayley Westenra: 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 Eb, 48 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)”
- Can I sing "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" 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 Eb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" by Hayley Westenra in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 48 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 "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" 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 "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" 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 "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)"?
- "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" was originally performed by Hayley Westenra. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Hayley Westenra are available?
- Other accompaniments by Hayley Westenra: "Amazing Grace", "Never Say Goodbye", "Pokarekare Ana". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" by Hayley Westenra. 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 "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" 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.