Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)

by Claude-Michel Schonberg
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Lyrics

Like all sur vi vors I once (Ab)thought when I’m (Eb)home I won’t give a damn,

but (Fm)now I know I’m (Db)caught

I’ll nev er leave Vi (Ab)et nam.

War is n’t (Gaug)ov er when it ends,

some (Eb)pic tures nev er leave your (Fm)mind.

They are the (Fm)fa ces of the (Bb)child ren, the ones we left be (Eb)hind.

They’re (Ab)called (Eb7)Bui (Ab)Doi,

the dust of (Bbm)life.

Con ceived in (Cm)hell

and born in (Db)strife.

They are the (Ab)liv ing re (Db)mind ers of (C7)all the good we failed to (Fm)do.

That’s why we (Db)know, deep in out (Ab)hearts,

that they’re (Eb7)all our child ren (Ab)too.

These kids hit walls on ’ry side,

they don’t (Eb)be long in a ny place.

Their (Fm)se cret they can’t (Db)hide,

(Eb)it’s print ed on their (Ab)face.

I nev er (Gaug)thought one day I’d plead

for (Eb)half breeds from a land that’s (Fm)torn.

But then (Fm)I saw camp for (Bb)chil dren whose crime was be ing (Eb)born.

(Ab)Doi,

the dust of (Bbm)life.

Con ceived in (Cm)hell

and born in

We owe them (Ab)fa thers and a (Db)fam ily, a (C7)lov ing home they nev er (Fm)knew.

Be cause (Db)know, deep in out (Ab)hearts,

that they’re (Eb7)all our child ren (Ab)too.

These are souls in (Fm)need,

they need us to (Ab)give.

Some one has to (E7)pay

for their chance to (Am)live.

They’re called Bui (Bb)Doi,

the dust of (Cm)life.

Con ceived in (Dm)hell

and born in (Eb)strife.

They are the (Bb)liv ing re (Eb)mind ers of (D7)all the good we failed to (Gm)do.

That’s why we (Bb)know,

deep in our (Gm)hearts,

that’s why we (Bb)know that they are (F7)all

our child ren (Ab)too.

Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)" by Claude-Michel Schonberg: 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 Ab, 66 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)”

Can I sing "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)" 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 Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)" by Claude-Michel Schonberg in?
The backing track is in Ab at 66 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 "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)" 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 "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)" 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 "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)"?
"Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)" was originally performed by Claude-Michel Schonberg. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Claude-Michel Schonberg are available?
Other accompaniments by Claude-Michel Schonberg: "I'd Give My Life For You (from Miss Saigon)", "The Last Night Of The World (from Miss Saigon)", "The Movie In My Mind (from Miss Saigon)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)" by Claude-Michel Schonberg. 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 "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)" 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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