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Well, (Bb)I’m caught one more time
up on Cy prus Av e nue.
Caught up one more time
some thing
up on Cy (Bb)prus Av e nue.
fore that man sion on the hill.
And I’m con quered in a car seat,
not a thing that (Bb)I can do.
and my feet can’t keep still.
I may go cra zy
be fore that on hill.
I may go cra
some thing
be fore that man sion on the hill.
But my heart keeps ing
and my feet can’t keep still.
And my tongue gets tied
(Bb)ev er y, ev er y, ev er y time I try to speak.
hair.
My tongue gets tied
ev er (Bb)y time I try to speak.
And my in side
shakes just like a leaf of a tree.
Ba by, ba
But I think I’ll go
by the rail road with cher ry,
ry (Bb)wine.
hair.
I be lieve walk ing by the rail road.
with my cher
(Bb)wine.
to speak.
But
sta tion side
where the lone some en ers pine.
Ba by, ba
min ute.
Yon der come my Well,
and I’m look ing straight at (Bb)you.
Way up on…
Cyprus Avenue — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Cyprus Avenue" by Van Morrison: 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, 128 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 “Cyprus Avenue”
- Can I sing "Cyprus Avenue" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Cyprus Avenue" 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 "Cyprus Avenue" by Van Morrison in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 128 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 "Cyprus Avenue" 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 "Cyprus Avenue"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Cyprus Avenue", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Cyprus Avenue" 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 "Cyprus Avenue"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Cyprus Avenue"?
- "Cyprus Avenue" was originally performed by Van Morrison. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Van Morrison are available?
- Other accompaniments by Van Morrison: "Have I Told You Lately", "Into The Mystic", "Moondance". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Cyprus Avenue" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Cyprus Avenue" by Van Morrison. 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 "Cyprus Avenue" 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 "Cyprus Avenue" 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.