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(Gm7)When are you (Bb)gon na come (C7)down,
(F)when are you (F)going to land?
I (Eb)should have stayed on the farm,
should have list ened to my old man.
You (Gm7)know you can’t hold me for ev er,
I (F)did n’t sign up with you.
I’m (Eb)not a pre sent for your (C)friends to o pen, this (F)boy’s too young to be sing ing
the (Bbm)blues.
(Ab)Ah.
(Bbm)Ah.
So (F)good bye yel low brick (A7)road,
where the (Bb)dogs of so ci et y howl.
You (D7)can’t plant me in your pent house,
I’m (C)go ing back to my (C)plough.
(Dm)Back to the howl ing old owl in the woods,
(Bb)hunt ing the hor ny back (Db)toad.
oh, (Eb)I’ve fin ’ly de cid ed my (Dm)fu ture lies
be (Bb)yond the (Bb)yel (C)low brick (Bbm)road.
(Ab)Ah.
(Bbm)Ah.
(F)Ah.
(Gm7)What do (Bb)think you’ll do then?
I (F)bet that’ll shoot down your plane.
It ’ll (Eb)take you a cou ple of vod ka and ton ics to you on your a gain.
You (Gm7)may be you’ll get a re place ment,
there’s (F)plen ty like me to be found.
mon grels
who ain’t got a pen ny, snif fing for tid bits like you on the (Bbm)ground.
(Ab)Ah.
(Bbm)Ah.
So (F)good bye yel low brick (A7)road,
where the (Bb)dogs of so ci et y howl.
You (D7)can’t plant me in your pent house,
I’m (C)go ing back to my (C)plough.
(Dm)Back to the howl ing old owl in the woods,
(Bb)hunt ing the hor ny back (Db)toad.
oh, (Eb)I’ve fin ’ly de cid ed my (Dm)fu ture lies
be (Bb)yond the (Bb)yel (C)low brick (Bbm)road.
(Ab)Ah.
(Bbm)Ah.
(F)Ah.
(F)Ah.
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" by Elton John: 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 Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”
- Can I sing "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" 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 Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" by Elton John in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 120 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 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" 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 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" 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 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"?
- "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?
- Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" by Elton John. 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 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" 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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