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Mm.
Ooh.
A de sert road from Ve (Bbmaj7)gas to no where
some place bet ter than (C7sus4)where you’ve been,
a cof fee ma chine needs
some fix in’,
in a lit tle ca fé just a (C7sus4)round the bend.
(Cm7)I
am (D)call
ing you,
(E)I
am (D)call
ing you.
A hot dry wind (Bbmaj7)blows right through me,
ba by’s crying and I
can’t sleep.
But I can feel
a (Bbmaj7)change is com ing,
it’s com ing clos er
(C7sus4)sweet re lease.
(Cm7)Ooh,
(E)ooh
(Cdim)Ooh.
(Gbmaj7)I
am
call
(A13)ing (Ab13)you,
I
am call
ing you.
A de sert road from Ve (Bbmaj7)gas to no where
some place bet ter than (C7sus4)where you’ve been,
a cof fee ma chine needs
some fix in’,
in a lit tle ca fé just a (C7sus4)round bend.
A dry wind it blows
right through me,
the ba by’s crying and I
can’t sleep.
But I can feel that a (Bbmaj7)change is com ing,
it’s com ing clos er,
(C7sus4)sweet lease.
(Gbmaj7)I
am
call
ing you,
(E)I
am
call
ing you.
(C)Ooh.
Calling You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Calling You" by Holly Cole: 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, 80 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 “Calling You”
- Can I sing "Calling You" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Calling You" 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 "Calling You" by Holly Cole in?
- The backing track is in Bb 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 "Calling You" 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 "Calling You"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Calling You", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Calling You" 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 "Calling You"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Calling You"?
- "Calling You" was originally performed by Holly Cole. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Calling You" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Calling You" by Holly Cole. 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 "Calling You" 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 "Calling You" 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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