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(Dmaj7)You got a fast car.
(F#m)I want a tick (E)et to an y where.
(Dmaj7)May be we make a (A5)deal.
(F#m)May be to geth er (E)we can get some where.
(Dmaj7)An y place is (A5)bet ter.
(F#m)Start ing from ze ro, (E)got noth ing to lose.
(Dmaj7)May be we’ll make (A5)some thing.
But (F#m)me my self I’ve (E)got noth ing to prove.
got plan get us out of here.
I’ve been work ing at the con ven (A5)ience
(F#m)Man aged save (E)just a lit tle bit of mon ey.
(Dmaj7)Won’t have to drive (A5)too
(F#m)just cross the bor der (E)and in to the cit y.
(Dmaj7)You and I (A5)can both get jobs and (F#m)fin ’lly see what (E)it means to be liv ing.
See (Dmaj7)my old man’s (A5)got a prob lem.
He (F#m)lives with the bot tle, (E)that’s the way it is.
He says his (Dmaj7)bod y’s too old (A5)for work ing.
I say his (F#m)bod y’s too young (E)to look like his.
My (Dmaj7)ma ma went off (A5)and left him.
She (F#m)want ed more from life (E)than he could give.
I said (Dmaj7)some bod y’s got to (A5)take care of him.
So (F#m)I quit school and (E)that’s what I did.
(Dmaj7)You got a fast car.
Is it (F#m)fast e nough so (E)we could fly a way?
(Dmaj7)We got ta make (A5)a de ci sion, we (F#m)leave to night or (E)live and die this way.
(E)I re mem ber when we were (D)driv ing, driv ing in your car, (A)speed so fast I felt like I was drunk, cit y lights lay out be fore us and your (Esus)arm felt nice wrapped ’round my shoul der.
And (D)I
had a (E)feel ing that I be longed.
(D)I
had a (E)feel ing I could be some one, (D)be some one, be some one.
(Dmaj7)You got a fast car.
(F#m)We go cruis ing to (E)en ter tain our selves.
You (Dmaj7)still ain’t got a (A5)job
and I (F#m)work in the mar ket (E)as a check out girl.
(Dmaj7)I know things will (A5)get bet ter.
(F#m)You’ll find work (E)and I’ll get pro mo ted.
(Dmaj7)We’ll move out (A5)of the shel ter, (F#m)buy a big house (E)and live in the sub urbs.
(E)I re mem ber when we were (D)driv ing, driv ing in your car, (A)speed so fast I felt like I was drunk, cit y lights lay out be fore us and your (Esus)arm felt nice wrapped ’round my shoul der.
And (D)I
had a (E)feel ing that I be longed.
(D)I
had a (E)feel ing I could be some one, (D)be some one, be some one.
(F#m)I got a that (E)pays all bills.
(Dmaj7)stay out drink (A5)ing late at the bar, see (F#m)more of your friends than (E)you do of your (Dmaj7)I’d al ways (A5)for ter, thought (F#m)may be to (E)geth er and me’d find it.
(Dmaj7)I got no (A5)I ain’t go ing no where, so (F#m)buy a big house (E)and live in the sub urbs.
(F#m)take your fast car (E)and keep on driv ing.
(Dmaj7)You got a fast car.
Is it (F#m)fast e nough so (E)you can fly a way?
(Dmaj7)You got ta make (A5)a de ci sion, you (F#m)leave to night or (E)live and die this way.
Fast Car — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman: 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, 92 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 “Fast Car”
- Can I sing "Fast Car" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Fast Car" 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 "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman in?
- The backing track is in A at 92 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 "Fast Car" 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 "Fast Car"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Fast Car", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Fast Car" 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 "Fast Car"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Fast Car"?
- "Fast Car" was originally performed by Tracy Chapman. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Fast Car" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman. 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 "Fast Car" 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 "Fast Car" 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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