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(G7sus4)It was Christ mas (C)Eve, babe,
in the (F)drunk tank,
when an old man (C)said to me
“Won’t see a (Dm7)noth er one”.
And then he (C)sang a song,
“The rare old (F)moun tain dew”.
I turned my (Cmaj7)face a way,
and dreamed a (Gsus4)bout (C)you.
2.
on a (C)luck y one,
came in (F)eight teen to one.
I've got a (C)feel ing
this year's for (Dm7)me and you.
So Hap py (C)Christ mas,
I love you (F)ba by.
I can see a (Cmaj7)bet ter time,
when all our (Gsus4)bout (C)you.
2.
on a (Gsus4)dreams come (C)true.
They got cars big as (G)bars, they got (Am)riv ers of (F)gold; but the (C)wind goes right through you, it’s no place for the old.
When you (C)first took my (Am)hand on a cold Christ mas (F)Eve, you (C)pro mised me Broad way was (G)wait ing for me.
4.
were hand some.
(Man) were pret ty, Queen of New York (G)Ci ty.
(Both) the (C)band fin ished (F)play ing, they (G)howled out for more.
Sin at ra was swing ing; all the drunks, they were (G)sing ing.
We (C)kissed on the cor ner, then (G)danced through the night.
The (F)boys of the N Y P D choir were (C)sing ing “Gal way (Am)Bay”.
And the bells were (F)ring ing out for Christ mas Day.
You’re a bum, a you're a punk!
(M) an old slut on (G)junk, ly ing (C)there al most (F)dead on a (G)drip in that bed!
(W) scum bag!
You mag got!
You cheap lou sy (G)fag got!
Hap py (C)Christ mas your arse, I pray (G)God it's our last.
(F)boys of the N Y P D choir were (C)sing ing “Gal way (Am)Bay”.
And the bells were (F)ring ing out for Christ mas Day.
You’re a
I could have (C)been some one.
(W) so could (F)a ny one.
You took my dreams from me when I first (G)found you.
(M) kept them with me, babe;
I put them (F)with my own.
Can’t make it (C)all a lone; I’ve built my (F)dreams a (G)round (C)you.
The (F)boys of the N Y P D choir still (C)sing ing “Gal way (Am)Bay”.
And the bells are (F)ring ing out for Christ mas Day.
Fairytale Of New York — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Fairytale Of New York" by The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl: 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 C, 60 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Fairytale Of New York”
- Can I sing "Fairytale Of New York" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Fairytale Of New York" 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 C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Fairytale Of New York" by The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl in?
- The backing track is in C at 60 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 "Fairytale Of New York" 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 "Fairytale Of New York"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Fairytale Of New York", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Fairytale Of New York" 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 "Fairytale Of New York"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Fairytale Of New York"?
- "Fairytale Of New York" was originally performed by The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Fairytale Of New York" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Fairytale Of New York" by The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl. 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 "Fairytale Of New York" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Fairytale Of New York" 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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