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Hit ’em with a lit tle Ghet to (Dbmaj9)Gos pel.
Those who wish
to (Fm)fol low me,
My Ghet to (Db)Gos pel.
I (Eb)wel come my hands.
And the (Dbmaj7)red sun (Eb)sinks at last in (Db)to the hills of gold.
And (Bbm7)peace to this young (Ab)war ri or with (Db)out the sound of guns.
If (Fm)I could re col lect be (Eb)fore my (Fm)hood days, I’d sit and re min (Db)isce, think in’ of bliss, (Eb)of the (Fm)good days.
I stop and stare (Eb)at the (Fm)young er, my heart goes (Db)to ’em.
Aids test (Bbm)it was stress that they un der.
And now a days (Eb)things change.
Ev ’ry one’s a (Ab)shamed of the youth, (Eb)’cos the truth look strange.
And for me (Eb)it’s re (Fm)versed, we left them a (Db)world that’s cursed and it hurts.
’Cos an y day they’ll (Eb)push the (Fm)but ton and all good men like Mal colm X and (Eb)Bob by (Fm)Hut ton died for no thin’.
Told ’em they could (Eb)get (Fm)tea ry, the world looks (Db)drea ry when you (Bbm)wipe your eyes, see it clear (Fm)ly.
There’s no need for (Eb)you to fear me.
If you take your (Ab)time to hear me, (Eb)may be you can learn to cheer me.
It ain’t a bout (Eb)black and (Fm)white, ’cos we’re hu man.
I (Db)hope we see the light be fore it’s (Csus4)ru ined.
My Ghet to (Dbmaj9)Gos pel.
Those who wish
to (Fm)fol low me,
My Ghet to (Db)Gos pel.
I (Eb)wel come my hands.
And the (Dbmaj7)red sun (Eb)sinks at last in (Db)to the hills of gold.
And (Bbm7)peace to this young (Ab)war ri or with
Tell me do you (Fm)see that old la dy?
Ain’t (Eb)it sad, (Fm)liv in’ out ta (Db)bags, but she’s glad for (Eb)the lit (Fm)tle things she has?
And o ver there (Eb)there’s a (Fm)la dy, crack got her (Db)cra zy, yet she’s (Bbm)giv ing birth to a ba by.
(Fm)I don’t trip and let it (Eb)fade me.
From out ta the fry ing (Ab)pan we jump in (Eb)to an oth er form of sla very.
E ven now I get (Eb)dis cou (Fm)raged, won der if they (Db)take it all will I (Csus4)still keep (C)the cou rage?
I re fuse to be (Eb)a role (Fm)mo del, I set goals, stay in con (Eb)trol, I (Fm)drink out my own bot tles.
I made mis takes but (Eb)learned from (Fm)ev ’ry one, and when it’s (Db)said and done I (Bbm)bet this bro ther be a bet ter one.
(Fm)If I up set you, don’t stress, ne ver for get (Ab)that God is (Eb)n’t fin ished with me yet.
I feel his hand (Eb)on my (Fm)brain when I write rhymes, (Db)I go blind and let the Lord do (Csus4)his thing.
But am I (Eb)less ho (Fm)ly cos I choose to (Db)puff a blunt and (Eb)drink a (Fm)beer with my ho mies?
Be fore we (Eb)find (Fm)world peace we (Db)got ta find peace and end the (Csus4)war in the streets.
My Ghet to (Db)-out the sound of guns.
Lord, can you (Eb)hear me speak?
You pay the price of be ing (Eb)hell bound!
Ghetto Gospel — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Ghetto Gospel" by Tupac Shakur: 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, 80 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 “Ghetto Gospel”
- Can I sing "Ghetto Gospel" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Ghetto Gospel" 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 "Ghetto Gospel" by Tupac Shakur in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 80 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 "Ghetto Gospel" 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 "Ghetto Gospel"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Ghetto Gospel", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Ghetto Gospel" 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 "Ghetto Gospel"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Ghetto Gospel"?
- "Ghetto Gospel" was originally performed by Tupac Shakur. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Ghetto Gospel" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ghetto Gospel" by Tupac Shakur. 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 "Ghetto Gospel" 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 "Ghetto Gospel" 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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