Calm After The Storm

by The Common Linnets
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Lyrics

(Ab)Driv ing in the fast lane

count ing (Fm7)mile mark er signs.

The (Dbmaj7)emp ty seat be side me

keeps you on my mind.

(Ab)Liv in’ in a heart ache

was nev er (Fm)some thing I pur sued.

I just (Dbmaj7)I can’t keep on chas ing

what (Ab)I can’t be for you.

(Ab)Ooh.

skies are black (Fm)and blue.

I’m think ing a bout you

here in the (Ab)calm af ter the storm.

(Ab)Tears on high way,

count ing (Fm7)wat er in my eyes.

This (Dbmaj7)rain ain’t gon na change us

so what’s the use in cry ing?

(Ab)I could say I’m sor ry

but I don’t want to lie.

I just (Dbmaj7)wan na know if stay

is (Ab)bet ter than good bye.

(Ab)Ooh.

skies are black (Fm)and blue.

I’m think ing a bout you

here in the (Ab)calm af ter the storm.

(Ab)calm af ter the storm.

Ooh.

Af ter all that we’ve (Fm)been through

there ain’t noth (Dbmaj7)in’ new

here in the (Ab)calm af ter the storm.

(Ab)calm af ter the storm.

There ain’t noth (Dbmaj7)in’ new

here in the (Ab)calm af ter the storm.

Calm After The Storm — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Calm After The Storm" by The Common Linnets: 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, 116 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 “Calm After The Storm”

Can I sing "Calm After The Storm" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Calm After The Storm" 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 "Calm After The Storm" by The Common Linnets in?
The backing track is in Ab at 116 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 "Calm After The Storm" 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 "Calm After The Storm"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Calm After The Storm", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Calm After The Storm" 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 "Calm After The Storm"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Calm After The Storm"?
"Calm After The Storm" was originally performed by The Common Linnets. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "Calm After The Storm" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Calm After The Storm" by The Common Linnets. 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 "Calm After The Storm" 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 "Calm After The Storm" 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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