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Thurs day night, (F)ev ’ry thing’s fine, (C)ex cept you’ve got that (F)look in your eye; when I’m (C)tell ing a sto ry and (F)you find it bor ing, you’re (G)think ing of some thing to say.
You go a (C)long with it then drop it and hu (C)mil i ate me in front of our friends.
Then (C)I’ll use that voice that (F)you find an noy ing and say (C)some thing like bit intelligent input, darling (C)Why don’t you just have another with beer then?” mate, ’cause they are much fitter.”
Then you’ll (C)call me a bitch, and (F)ev ’ry one we’re with will be em bar rassed, and (F)I won’t give a shit.
thrills to wind you up.
My (F)fin ger tips are hold ing on to the (Am7)cracks in our foun da tions, and I (G)know that I should let go, but I can’t.
And (Am7)ev ’ry time we fight I know it’s not (G)right, ev ’ry time that you’re up set and I smile.
I know I should for get, but I can’t.
(C)You’ve said, “I must eat (F)so ma ny lem ons, ’cause I’m so Spoken: ter.” “Yeah, intelligent input, darling (C)Why don’t you just have another with beer then?” mate, ’cause they are much fitter.”
Then you’ll (C)Yes, it was ish (F)you got ag gres sive, I must ad mit that was bit scared, but it gives me thrills to wind you up.
My (F)fin ger tips are hold ing on to the (Am7)cracks in our foun da tions, and I (G)know that I should let go, but I can’t.
And (Am7)ev ’ry time we fight I know it’s not (G)right, ev ’ry time that you’re up set and I smile.
I know I should for get, but I can’t.
(C)Your face is past y, ’cause you’ve gone and got so wast ed, what a sur (C)prise.
Don’t want to (F)look at your face, ’cause it’s mak ing me sick.
(C)You’ve gone and got sick on my train ers.
I on ly (F)got these yes ter (C)day, oh my gosh, I cannot be bothered with this.”
Well (C)I’ll leave you there till the (F)morn ing, and I (C)pur pose ly won’t turn the (F)heat ing on, and dear God, I hope (F)I’m not stuck with this one.
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And (F)ev ’ry time we fight I know it’s not (Am7)right, ev ’ry time that you’re up set and I smile, I know I should for get, but I can’t.
And (Am7)ev ’ry time we fight I know it’s not (G)right, ev ’ry time that you’re up set and I smile, I know I should for get, but I can’t.
Foundations — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Foundations" by Kate Nash: 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, 160 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 “Foundations”
- Can I sing "Foundations" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Foundations" 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 "Foundations" by Kate Nash in?
- The backing track is in C at 160 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 "Foundations" 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 "Foundations"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Foundations", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Foundations" 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 "Foundations"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Foundations"?
- "Foundations" was originally performed by Kate Nash. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Kate Nash are available?
- Other accompaniments by Kate Nash: "Mouthwash". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Foundations" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Foundations" by Kate Nash. 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 "Foundations" 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 "Foundations" 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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