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An (Gm)old cow poke went rid ing out one (Bb)dark and wind y day,
up (Gm)on a ridge he rest ed as he went a long his way,
when all at once a (Eb)might y herd of (Gm6)red eyed cows he (Gm7)saw a (Eb)plough in’ thru’ the rag ged skies
and (Gm)up a cloud y draw.
(Gm7)Yi pi (Gm7)ay.
Yi pi yi o,
the (Eb)ghost
herd
(Cm7)in
the (Gm)sky.
Their (Gm)brands were still on fire and their (Bb)hooves wuz made of steel,
their (Gm)horns wuz black and shi ny and their hot breath he could feel,
a bolt of fear went (Eb)through him as they (Gm6)thun dered thru’ the (Gm7)sky for he (Eb)saw the rid ers com in’ hard
and he (Gm)heard their mourn ful cry.
rid ers
Their (Eb)ghost
herd
(Cm6)in
the (Gm)sky.
(Eb)Ghost
rid ers (Cm7)in
the (Gm7)sky.
Ghost Riders In The Sky — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Ghost Riders In The Sky" by Outlaws: 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 Eb, 170 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Ghost Riders In The Sky”
- Can I sing "Ghost Riders In The Sky" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Ghost Riders In The Sky" 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 Eb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Ghost Riders In The Sky" by Outlaws in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 170 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 "Ghost Riders In The Sky" 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 "Ghost Riders In The Sky"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Ghost Riders In The Sky", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Ghost Riders In The Sky" 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 "Ghost Riders In The Sky"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Ghost Riders In The Sky"?
- "Ghost Riders In The Sky" was originally performed by Outlaws. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Ghost Riders In The Sky" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ghost Riders In The Sky" by Outlaws. 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 "Ghost Riders In The Sky" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Ghost Riders In The Sky" 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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