Other arrangements of God Give Me Strength
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(Bm7)Now I have noth ing, so (G)God
give me (D)strength.
’Cos I’m (C#)weak
in her (F#sus4)wake
and if I’m (C#)strong
I might (F#sus4)still
(F#7)break.
(Bm)Since I lost the (Bm)pow er to pre tend
that (Bm7)there could ev er (Esus4)be a hap (E7)py (A)air.
ing.
(G)That
song is (A)sung
out.
(Em7)This
bell is (A)rung out.
(Em7)She was the (F#m)light that I’d (A)bless,
(Em7)she took my (F#m7)last chance of (A)hap pi ness.
So (Gm9)God
give me (Bm7)strength,
(Em7)God
give me (D)strength.
(Bm7)I can't hold on to her,
When the (C#)phone
does n't (F#sus4)ring
and I'm (C#)lost
in i (F#sus4)ma
gin (F#7)ing
(Bm)ev 'ry thing that (Bm)kind of love is worth
as (Bm7)I tum ble back (Esus4)down in to (E7)the (A)earth.
(G)That
song is (A)sung
out.
(Em7)This
bell is (A)rung out.
(Em7)She was the (F#m)light that I’d (A)bless,
(Em7)she took my (F#m7)last chance of (A)hap pi ness.
So (Gm9)God
give me (Bm7)strength,
(Em7)God
give me (D)strength.
(D)grant me her in (Gmaj7)dul gence and de (Em7)cline,
I might as (A13)well
wipe her from my me mo ry.
Frac ture the spell
as she be comes my e ne my.
(Bm)May be I was (E)washed out like a (A)lip print on his shirt.
(Bm)See I’m on ly (E)hu man, I (A)want (Bm)him (A)to (A13)hurt.
I want him,
I want him to give me (D)strength.
(Wipe her from your brain.)
(A)(I might (Bm7)as well.
(Wipe her from your brain.)
(A)(I might (Bm7)as well.
God Give Me Strength — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "God Give Me Strength" by Elvis Costello: 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 D, 110 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “God Give Me Strength”
- Can I sing "God Give Me Strength" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "God Give Me Strength" 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 D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "God Give Me Strength" by Elvis Costello in?
- The backing track is in D at 110 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 "God Give Me Strength" 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 "God Give Me Strength"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "God Give Me Strength", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "God Give Me Strength" 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 "God Give Me Strength"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "God Give Me Strength"?
- "God Give Me Strength" was originally performed by Elvis Costello. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Elvis Costello are available?
- Other accompaniments by Elvis Costello: "Oliver's Army", "She", "Shipbuilding". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "God Give Me Strength" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "God Give Me Strength" by Elvis Costello. 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 "God Give Me Strength" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "God Give Me Strength" 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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