Other arrangements of Golden Leaves
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Do you re mem ber how this (F#m)first be gan?
Teeth were white and our skin was young.
Eyes as bright as a (F#m)Spa nish sun,
we had noth ing we could hide.
Now my dear we are two gold en leaves
cling ing desp ’rate ly to win ter trees.
Held up here like a pair of thieves
while the si rens blare out side.
What’s left to say when ev ’ry word’s been spo ken?
What’s left to see when our eyes won’t o pen?
What’s left to do when we’ve lost all hope and
what’s left to break when our hearts are bro ken?
But some (F#m)times...
Do you re mem ber how this start ed out?
So full of hope but now we’re filled (E)with doubt.
A dirt y joke we used to laugh a bout
but it’s not fun ny an y more.
I fear I’ll choke un less I spit it (F#m)out,
still smell of smoke al though the (E)fire’s gone out.
I can’t live with you but I’d (F#m)die with out.
What’s left to say when ev ’ry word’s been spo ken?
What’s left to see when our eyes won’t o pen?
What’s left to do when we’ve lost all hope and
what’s left to break when our hearts are bro ken?
But some (F#m)times...
Do you re mem ber how this start ed out?
So full of hope but now we’re filled (E)with doubt.
A dirt y joke we used to laugh a bout
but it’s not fun ny an y more.
I fear I’ll choke un less I spit it (F#m)out,
still smell of smoke al though the (E)fire’s gone out.
I can’t live with you but I’d (F#m)die with out.
(F#m)times.
Golden Leaves — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Golden Leaves" 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 E, 94 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Golden Leaves”
- Can I sing "Golden Leaves" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Golden Leaves" 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 E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Golden Leaves" by Passenger in?
- The backing track is in E at 94 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 "Golden Leaves" 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 "Golden Leaves"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Golden Leaves", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Golden Leaves" 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 "Golden Leaves"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Golden Leaves"?
- "Golden Leaves" 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 "Golden Leaves" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Golden Leaves" 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 "Golden Leaves" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Golden Leaves" 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.