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I’m (Em)Bert
P’raps you’ve heard of me, (Em)Bert,
you’ve had word of me, (Em)Jog ging (B7)a (E7)long, (Am)heart y and strong.
(B)Liv ing on (Am7)plates of fresh (B7)air,
I (Em)dress
up in fash ion, and, (Em)when I am feel ing de (B7)press’d,
I (Em)shave from my (B7)cuff all the (E)whis kers and (B7)fluff, stick my (A7)hat on and tod dle up (D7)West.
I’m (G)Bur ling ton Ber tie, I rise at ten thir ty and saun ter a long like a (C)toff,
I (Am)walk down the Strand with my gloves on my hand, then I walk down a gain with them (D7)off,
I’m (G)all airs and (Cm)gra ces, cor (G)rect ea sy pa ces, with (D7)out food (Fdim)so (Am)long I’ve (Amb5)for (D7)got where my face is I’m (G)Bert, (E7)Bert, I (D7)have n’t a shirt, but my (G)peo ple are well off, you (Am7)know!
Near ly (G)ev (D7)’ry (G7)one (C)knows (D7)me, (E7)from (A)Smith (E7)to (A7)Lord (D7)Rose b’ry I’m (G)Bur (G#dim)ling ton (D7)Ber tie from (G)Bow!”
I (Em)stroll
with Lord Hur ling ton, (Em)roll
in the Bur ling ton, (Em)сall for (B7)Cham (E7)pagne, (Am)walk out a gain, (B)come back and (Am7)bor row the (B7)ink,
(Em)live
most ex pen sive, like (Em)Tom Lip ton I’m in the (B7)swim,
He’s (Em)got so much (B7)‘oof’, that he (E)sleeps on the (B7)roof, and I (A7)live in the room ov er (D7)him.
then
Tem ple (C)Bar,
as (Am)round there I skip, I keep shout ing “Pip!
Pip!” and the darn’d fools think I’m in my (D7)car,
at (G)Roth child’s I (Cm)swank it, my (G)bo dy I plank it on (D7)his front (Fdim)door (Am)step with (Amb5)“the (D7)Mail” for a blan ket,
and (D7)Roth child was hurt, he said, (G)“You can’t sleep there I said (Am7)Oh!”
He said (G)I’m (D7)Roth (G7)child (C)son (D7)ny!” (E7)I (A)said, (E7)“That’s (A7)damn’d (D7)fun ny
Burlington Bertie From Bow — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Burlington Bertie From Bow" by Will Hargreaves: 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 G, 170 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “Burlington Bertie From Bow”
- Can I sing "Burlington Bertie From Bow" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Burlington Bertie From Bow" 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 G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Burlington Bertie From Bow" by Will Hargreaves in?
- The backing track is in G at 170 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 "Burlington Bertie From Bow" 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 "Burlington Bertie From Bow"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Burlington Bertie From Bow", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Burlington Bertie From Bow" 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 "Burlington Bertie From Bow"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Burlington Bertie From Bow"?
- "Burlington Bertie From Bow" was originally performed by Will Hargreaves. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Burlington Bertie From Bow" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Burlington Bertie From Bow" by Will Hargreaves. 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 "Burlington Bertie From Bow" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Burlington Bertie From Bow" 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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