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(Bb)Back through the years I go wan d’rin’ once a gain.
Back to the sea sons of my (Eb)youth.
I re (Bb)call a box of rags some one gave us,
And how my Ma ma put the rags to use.
There were (Bb)rags of ma ny co lors.
Ev ’ry piece was small and I did n’t have a coat.
It was way down in the (F)fall.
Ma ma (Bb)sewed the rags to geth er.
Sew in’ (Eb)ev ’ry piece with love.
She made my (Bb)coat of ma ny col ors, that (F)I was so proud of.
As she (Bb)sewed she told a sto ry from the bi ble she had read, a bout a coat of ma ny col ors Jo seph (F)wore and then she said…
“Per (Bb)haps this coat will bring you good (Eb)luck and hap pi ness.” I just (Bb)could n’t wait to wear it and Ma ma (F)blessed it with a kiss.
(Bb7)My (Eb)coat of ma ny col ors that my (Bb)Ma ma made for me.
(Eb)Made on ly from rags, but I (Bb)wore it so proud ly.
Al (Bb)though we had no mon ey, I was (Eb)rich as I could be in my (Bb)coat of ma ny col ors my (F)Ma ma made for me.
So with (C)patch es on my britch es and holes in both my shoes, in my coat of ma ny co lors I (G)hur ried off to school, just to (C)find the o thers laugh ing and (F)mak ing fun of me.
and my (C)coat of ma ny col ors my (G)Ma ma made for me.
And, oh, I (C)could n't un der stand it for I felt I was rich.
And I told them ’bout the love my Ma ma (G)sewed in ev ’ry stitch.
And I (C)told them all the stor ies Ma ma (F)told me why she sewed and how
was worth (G)more than all their clothes.
And, oh, I
But (C7)they (F)did n’t un der stand it and I (C)tried to make them see.
That (F)one is on ly poor on ly (C)if they choose to be.
Now, I (C)know we had no mon ey, but I was (F)rich as I could be in my (C)coat of ma ny col ors my (G)Ma ma made for me,
made just (C)for me.
Coat Of Many Colors — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Coat Of Many Colors" by Dolly Parton: 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 Eb, 156 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Coat Of Many Colors”
- Can I sing "Coat Of Many Colors" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Coat Of Many Colors" 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 Eb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Coat Of Many Colors" by Dolly Parton in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 156 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 "Coat Of Many Colors" 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 "Coat Of Many Colors"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Coat Of Many Colors", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Coat Of Many Colors" 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 "Coat Of Many Colors"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Coat Of Many Colors"?
- "Coat Of Many Colors" was originally performed by Dolly Parton. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Dolly Parton are available?
- Other accompaniments by Dolly Parton: "Blue Smoke", "Here You Come Again", "Home". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Coat Of Many Colors" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Coat Of Many Colors" by Dolly Parton. 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 "Coat Of Many Colors" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Coat Of Many Colors" 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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