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I’m (Amaj9)driv ing home (A)for Christ mas.
Oh, I can’t (Dmaj7)wait to see (D6)those fa ces.
I’m (Amaj9)driv ing home (A)for Christ mas, yeah.
Well, I’m (Dmaj7)mov ing down (D6)that line.
And it’s (C#m7)been so (F#m7)long,
but I will (E)be there.
I sing this (F#m7)song
to pass the (E)time a way,
(F#m7)driv ing (F#m)in my (D)car,
(Bm7)driv ing home for Christ mas.
It’s gon na (Dmaj7)take some time,
but I’ll get there.
(Amaj9)Top to toe (A)in tail backs,
oh, got (Dmaj7)red lights all (D6)a round.
But (Amaj9)soon there’ll be (A)a free way,
Get my (Dmaj7)feet on ho (D6)ly
So I (C#m7)sing for (F#m7)you,
though you can’t (E)hear me, when I get (F#m7)through,
and feel you (E)near me.
(F#m7)Driv
It’s gon na (Dmaj7)take some time,
but I’ll get there.
(D6)with a thou sand mem o ries.
I take a look at the driv er next to (D6)me,
he’s (D)just the same.
Just the same.
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Driv ing home (Dmaj7)for Christ (D6)mas
(D6)with a thou sand me mo ries.
I take a look at the driv er next to (D6)me,
he’s just the same.
He’s driv ing (Dmaj7)home, driv (D6)ing home,
driv ing home for Christ mas.
Driving Home For Christmas — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Driving Home For Christmas" by Chris Rea: 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 A, 170 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “Driving Home For Christmas”
- Can I sing "Driving Home For Christmas" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Driving Home For Christmas" 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 A, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Driving Home For Christmas" by Chris Rea in?
- The backing track is in A at 170 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 "Driving Home For Christmas" 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 "Driving Home For Christmas"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Driving Home For Christmas", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Driving Home For Christmas" 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 "Driving Home For Christmas"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Driving Home For Christmas"?
- "Driving Home For Christmas" was originally performed by Chris Rea. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Chris Rea are available?
- Other accompaniments by Chris Rea: "Fool (If You Think It's Over)", "Loving You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Driving Home For Christmas" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Driving Home For Christmas" by Chris Rea. 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 "Driving Home For Christmas" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Driving Home For Christmas" 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.