Crystal Ball

by Keane
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Lyrics

(Ab)Who is the man

I (Gb)see

(Ab)where I’m sup posed

to (Gb)be?

I (Ab)lost my heart, I bur ried it (Gbmaj7)too deep

(Ab)un der the ir

on (Ebm)sea.

(Gb)Oh, crys (Gb6)tal ball,

crys (Db)tal ball,

save (Gb)us all; (Bbm)tell me life is beau (Db)ti ful, (Gb)mir ror, (Gb6)mir ror

on (Bbm7)the wall.

(Ab)Lines ev er more

un (Gb)clear,

(Ab)not sure I’m ev

en (Gb)here.

The (Ab)more I look the more I think (Gbmaj7)that I’m

(Ab)start ing to dis

ap (Ebm)pear.

(Gb)Oh, crys (Gb6)tal ball,

crys (Db)tal ball,

save (Gb)us all; (Bbm)tell me life is beau (Db)ti ful, (Gb)mir ror, (Gb6)mir ror

on (Bbm7)the wall.

(Gb)Oh, crys (Gb6)tal ball,

hear (Db)my song; I’m fad (Gb)ing out, (Bbm)ev ’ry thing I know (Db)is wrong.

(Gb)So put (Gb6)me where

I (Bbm7)be long.

I (Ab)don’t know where I am,

and (Eb7sus4)I don’t (Ebm7)real ly care.

I (Fm7)look my self in the eye, (Gb)there’s (Bbm)no (Db)one there.

I (Ab)fall up on the earth,

I (Eb7sus4)call up (Ebm7)on the air;

but (Fm7)all I get is the same (Gb)old (Bbm)va (Db)cant stare.

Crystal Ball — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Crystal Ball" by Keane: 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 Gb, 124 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Gb) 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 “Crystal Ball”

Can I sing "Crystal Ball" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Crystal Ball" 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 Gb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Crystal Ball" by Keane in?
The backing track is in Gb at 124 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 "Crystal Ball" 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 "Crystal Ball"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Crystal Ball", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Crystal Ball" 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 "Crystal Ball"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Crystal Ball"?
"Crystal Ball" was originally performed by Keane. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Keane are available?
Other accompaniments by Keane: "Bedshaped", "Bedshaped", "Bend And Break". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Crystal Ball" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Crystal Ball" by Keane. 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 "Crystal Ball" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Gb, 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 "Crystal Ball" 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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