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Ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)knows that the dice are load ed.
Ev ’ry bo dy (Bb)rolls with their fin gers crossed.
Ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)knows
the war is o ver.
Ev ’ry bo dy knows the good guys lost.
Ev ’ry bo dy (Gm)knows the fight was fixed: the poor stay (C)poor, the rich get rich.
That’s how it (Eb)goes.
Ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)knows.
Ev ’ry bo dy knows that the boat is leak ing.
Ev ’ry bo dy (Bb)knows the cap tain lied.
Ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)got this bro ken feel ing
like their (Bb)fa ther or their dog just died.
Ev ’ry bo dy (Gm)talk ing to their poc kets.
Ev ’ry bo dy (C)wants a box of (Dm)choc ’lates and a long stem rose.
Ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)knows.
Ev ’ry bo dy knows that you love me, ba by.
Ev ’ry bo dy (Bb)knows that you real ly do.
Ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)knows that you’ve been faith ful,
(Bb)give or take a night or two.
Ev ’ry bo dy (Gm)knows you’ve been dis creet, but there were so ma ny (C)peo ple you just had to (Dm)meet with out your (Eb)clothes.
And ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)knows.
Ev ’ry bo dy (F)knows,
ev ’ry bo dy (C)knows
that’s how it (Dm)goes.
(Bb)Ev ’ry bo dy (F)knows,
ev ’ry bo dy knows,
ev ’ry bo dy (C)knows
that’s how it (Dm)goes.
(Bb)Ev ’ry bo dy (F)knows.
And ev ’ry bo dy it’s now or nev er.
by (Bb)know that it’s me or you.
And ev
that you live for ev er.
(Bb)When you’ve done a line or two.
deal is (A)rot ten: Old Black (C)Joe’s still pick in’ cot ton for your rib bons and (Eb)bows.
And ev
plague com ing
that it’s mov ing fast.
(Dm)knows that the nak ed man and wo man are just a (Bb)shin ing ar ti fact of the past.
(Gm)knows the scene is dead But there’s gon na be a me ter on your (Dm)bed that will dis close
what ev
And ev
you’re in trou ble.
what you’ve been through.
From the blood y (Dm)cross on top of Cal ry
(Bb)to the beach of Ma li bu.
it’s com ing a part: take one last (C)look at this Sa cred (Dm)heart be fore it (Eb)blows.
And ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)knows.
Ev ’ry bo dy (F)knows,
ev ’ry bo dy (C)knows
that’s how it (Dm)goes.
(Bb)Ev ’ry bo dy (F)knows,
ev ’ry bo dy knows,
ev ’ry bo dy (C)knows
that’s how it (Dm)goes.
(Bb)Ev ’ry bo dy (F)knows.
And ev ’ry bo dy
Ev ’ry bo dy knows,
ev ’ry bo dy (C)knows
that’s how it (Dm)goes.
(C)Oh, (Bb)ev ’ry bo dy (F)knows.
Everybody Knows — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Everybody Knows" by Leonard Cohen: 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 G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “Everybody Knows”
- Can I sing "Everybody Knows" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Everybody Knows" 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 G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Everybody Knows" by Leonard Cohen in?
- The backing track is in G at 120 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 "Everybody Knows" 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 "Everybody Knows"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Everybody Knows", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Everybody Knows" 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 "Everybody Knows"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Everybody Knows"?
- "Everybody Knows" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Leonard Cohen are available?
- Other accompaniments by Leonard Cohen: "Almost Like The Blues", "Anthem", "Bird On A Wire". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Everybody Knows" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Everybody Knows" by Leonard Cohen. 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 "Everybody Knows" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Everybody Knows" 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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