But For Now

by Jamie Cullum
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Lyrics

(Cm)Sure I know you’d (Cm)like to have me talk a bout my (Cm)fu ture, and a (Cm)mil lion words or so to fill you in ’bout my past.

Have I sis ters or a bro ther?

When’s my birth day how’s my mo ther?

Well my dear, in time I’ll an swer all those things you (Bb11)ask.

But for (Ebmaj7)now

I’ll just say I (Fm)love you,

no thing (Fm)more seems im (Bb11)por tant some how.

And to (Gm9)mor row can (C)wait come what (Fm#5)ev er,

let me (Fm)love you

for ev er (Bb7)but right now,

right now.

(Cm)Some fine day when (Cm)we go walk ing, we’ll take time for (Cm)id le talk ing

shar ing ev ’ry feel ing

as we (Cm)watch each oth er smile.

(Cm)I’ll hold your hand, (Cm)you’ll hold my hand, we’ll say things we (Cm)nev er had planned then we’ll get to know each oth er (Cm)in a lit tle while.

But for (Ebmaj7)now

let me (C)say I (Fm)love you

lat er (Fm)on there’ll be time

for so much more.

But for (Ebmaj7)now,

mean ing (C)now and for (Fm)ev er

let me (Fm)kiss you my dar (Bb11)ling then once (Eb)more, once (G7#5)more.

But for (Ebmaj7)now

let me say I (Fm)love you

la ter (Fm)on I must know much (Bb)more of you.

But for (Gm7)now

(C)here and now, how I (Fm#5)love you,

as you (Fm)are in my (Bb11)arms (Bb7)I love you,

I (Dbmaj7)love you,

I love you.

But For Now — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

Free karaoke for "But For Now" by Jamie Cullum: 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, 80 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 “But For Now”

Can I sing "But For Now" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "But For Now" 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 "But For Now" by Jamie Cullum in?
The backing track is in Ab at 80 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 "But For Now" 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 "But For Now"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "But For Now", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "But For Now" 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 "But For Now"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "But For Now"?
"But For Now" was originally performed by Jamie Cullum. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Jamie Cullum are available?
Other accompaniments by Jamie Cullum: "Pointless Nostalgic", "These Are The Days", "These Are The Days". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "But For Now" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "But For Now" by Jamie Cullum. 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 "But For Now" 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 "But For Now" 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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