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Well, there’s a riv er that runs through Glas (Eb)gow
and it (Cm)makes her but it breaks her and (Ab)takes her in to parks.
And her cur rent, just like my blood, (Cm)flows
down from the hills,
’round ach ing (Bb)bones to my rest less (Eb)heart.
Well, I would swim but the (Eb)riv er is so (Bb)wide and I’m
scared I won’t (Eb)make it to the (Bb)oth er side.
Well,
God knows I’ve (Eb)failed but he (Bb)knows that I’ve (Eb)tried.
I long for some thing that’s (Eb)safe and warm.
But all I have is all that is gone.
I’m as help less and as (Eb)hope less as a (Bb)fea ther on the (Eb)Clyde.
Well, on one side all lights (Eb)glow.
And the (Cm)folks know and the kids go with the (Ab)mu sic and drink ing starts.
On the oth er side where no cars (Cm)go,
up to hills
that stand a (Bb)lone like my
Well, I would swim but the (Eb)riv er is so (Bb)wide and I’m
scared I won’t (Eb)make it to the (Bb)oth er side.
Well,
God knows I’ve (Eb)failed but he (Bb)knows that I’ve (Eb)tried.
I long for some thing that’s (Eb)safe and warm.
But all I have is all that is gone.
I’m as help less and as (Eb)hope less as a (Bb)fea ther on the (Eb)Clyde.
Well, the sun sets late in Glas (Eb)gow.
And the (Ab)day light and the cit y part.
And I think of (Bb)you in Glas gow
’cause you’re all that’s (Ab)safe, you’re all that’s (Bb)warm in my rest less (CN.C.)heart.
Feather On The Clyde — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Feather On The Clyde" by Passenger: 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 Ab, 112 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “Feather On The Clyde”
- Can I sing "Feather On The Clyde" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Feather On The Clyde" 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 Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Feather On The Clyde" by Passenger in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 112 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 "Feather On The Clyde" 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 "Feather On The Clyde"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Feather On The Clyde", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Feather On The Clyde" 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 "Feather On The Clyde"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Feather On The Clyde"?
- "Feather On The Clyde" was originally performed by Passenger. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Passenger are available?
- Other accompaniments by Passenger: "27", "All The Little Lights", "Beautiful Birds". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Feather On The Clyde" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Feather On The Clyde" by Passenger. 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 "Feather On The Clyde" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "Feather On The Clyde" 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.