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Dear darl in’,
please ex cuse my writ ing.
I can’t stop my hands from shak ing
’cause I’m cold and a lone to (B)night.
And I miss you
and noth ing hurts like no you.
And no one un der stands what we went through.
It was short.
It was sweet.
We (B)tried.
And if my (G)words break through the wall
and (A)meet you at your door, all I can say is (G)“Girl, I mean them all.”
Dear darl in’,
please ex cuse my writ ing.
I can’t stop my hands from shak ing,
’cause I’m cold and a lone to night.
I miss you
and noth ing hurts like no you.
And no one un der stands what we went through.
It was short.
It was sweet.
We (G)tried.
We tried.
Been think ing
a bout the bar we drank in.
Feel ing like the so fa was sink ing.
I was warm in the hope of your (Bm)eyes.
So if my (G)words break through the wall
and (A)meet you at your door, all I can say is (G)“Girl, I mean them all.”
Dear darl (G)tried.
Oh, I
(Gmaj7)con
(A)cur.
These (G)arms
(Gmaj7)are
(A)yours to hold.
I miss you
and noth ing hurts like no you.
And no one un der stands what we went through.
It was short.
It was sweet.
We (G)tried.
We (D)tried.
Dear Darlin' — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Dear Darlin'" by Olly Murs: 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 B, 124 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 “Dear Darlin'”
- Can I sing "Dear Darlin'" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Dear Darlin'" 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 B, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Dear Darlin'" by Olly Murs in?
- The backing track is in B 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 "Dear Darlin'" 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 "Dear Darlin'"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Dear Darlin'", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Dear Darlin'" 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 "Dear Darlin'"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Dear Darlin'"?
- "Dear Darlin'" was originally performed by Olly Murs. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Olly Murs are available?
- Other accompaniments by Olly Murs: "Dear Darlin'", "Did You Miss Me", "Heart Skips A Beat". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Dear Darlin'" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dear Darlin'" by Olly Murs. 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 "Dear Darlin'" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, 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 "Dear Darlin'" 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.