Other arrangements of Complicated
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Uh huh,
(C)life’s like this.
Uh huh,
uh huh,
that’s the (C)way it is.
’Cause (C)life’s like this.
Uh huh,
uh huh,
that’s the (C)way it is.
Chill out, what cha yell in’ for?
Lay back, it’s all been done be fore.
And if you could on ly (C)let it be you will see.
I like you the way you are when we’re driv in’ in your car and you’re talk in’ to me (C)one on one but you be come (Bb)some bo dy else ’round ev ’ry one else.
You’re (Dm)watch ing your back like you can’t re lax.
You’re (Bb)try’n’ to be cool.
You look like a fool to me.
Tell me, (D5)why’d you have to go and make (Bb5)things so com pli cat ed?
(C5)See the way you’re (D5)act ing like you’re some bo dy else, gets me frus trat ed.
(C5)Life’s like this, you, you fall and you crawl and you break and you take what you get and you turn it in to (Gm9)hon es ty and prom ise me I’m nev er gon na find you fake it,
no, no, (F)no.
You come o ver un an nounced, dressed up like you’re some thing else.
Where you are ain’t where it’s (C)at, you see you’re mak in’ me
laugh out when you strike a pose.
Take off all your prep py clothes.
You know you’re not fool in’ (C)a ny when
(Bb)some bo dy else ’round ev ’ry one else.
You’re (Dm)watch ing your back like you can’t re lax.
You’re (Bb)try’n’ to be cool.
You look like a fool to me.
Tell me, (D5)why’d you have to go and make (Bb5)things so com pli cat ed?
(C5)See the way you’re (D5)act ing like you’re some bo dy else, gets me frus trat ed.
(C5)Life’s like this, you, you fall and you crawl and you break and you take what you get and you turn it in to (Gm9)hon es ty and prom ise me I’m nev er gon na find you fake it,
no, no, (F)no.
(F)no,
no, no, (Dm)no,
no, no, (Bb)no,
no, no, (Csus4)no,
Chill out, what cha yell in’ for?
(Bb)try’n’ to be cool.
You look like a fool to me.
Tell me (D5)why’d you have to go and make (Bb5)things so com pli cat ed?
(C5)See the way you’re (D5)act ing like you’re some bo dy else, gets me frus trat ed.
(C5)Life’s like this, you, you fall and you crawl and you break and you take what you get and you turn it in to (Gm9)hon es ty and pro mise me I’m nev er gon na find you fake it,
no, no, (D5)why’d you have to go and make (Bb5)things so com pli cat ed?
(C5)See the way you’re (D5)act ing like you’re some bo dy else, gets me frus trat ed.
(C5)Life’s like this, you, you fall and you crawl and you break and you take what you get and you turn it in to (Gm9)hon es ty and pro mise me I’m nev er gon na find you fake it,
no, no, it,
no, no, no.
Complicated — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Complicated" by Avril Lavigne: 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 F, 80 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F) 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 “Complicated”
- Can I sing "Complicated" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Complicated" 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 F, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Complicated" by Avril Lavigne in?
- The backing track is in F 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 "Complicated" 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 "Complicated"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Complicated", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Complicated" 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 "Complicated"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Complicated"?
- "Complicated" was originally performed by Avril Lavigne. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Avril Lavigne are available?
- Other accompaniments by Avril Lavigne: "I'm With You", "Let Me Go (feat. Chad Kroeger)", "Let Me Go (feat. Chad Kroeger)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Complicated" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Complicated" by Avril Lavigne. 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 "Complicated" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Complicated" 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.