Other arrangements of I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
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Don’t wish it a way,
don’t (Em7)look at it like (F)it’s for ev (C)er.
Be (C)tween you and (G)me
I could hon est ly (Bm)say
that (F)things can ly get (C)bet ter.
And (C)while I’m a (G)way
(B7)bust out the de mons in (Em)side,
and it won’t be (C)long be fore you and me (G)run to the place in our (Am7)hearts
(F)where
we (G)hide.
And I (C)guess that’s why they (G)call it the (F)blues.
Time on my (C)hands could be (G)time spent with (F)you,
(C)laugh ing like (G)child ren, liv ing like (Am)lov ers, (C)roll ing like (F)thun der un der the (D)cov ers.
And I (F)guess that’s why they (F)call it the (C)blues.
Just stare in to space,
Pic ture my face (F)in your hands.
Live (C)for each se (G)cond
with out he si ta (Bm)tion,
and (F)ne ver get I’m (C)your man.
Wait (C)on me (G)girl,
(B7)Cry in night if it (Em)helps.
But more than ev (C)er, I sim ply love you, (G)more than I (Am7)love
(F)life
it (G)self.
And I (C)guess that’s why they (G)call it the (F)blues.
Time on my (C)hands could be (G)time spent with (F)you,
(C)laugh ing like (G)child ren, liv ing like (Am)lov ers, (C)roll ing like (F)thun der un der the (D)cov ers.
And I (F)guess that’s why they (F)call it the (C)blues.
(C)blues.
(C)Wait on me (G)girl,
(B7)cry in the night if it (Em)helps.
But more than ev (C)er
I simp ly love (G)you,
more than I (Am)love
(F)life
it (G)self.
And I (C)guess that’s why they (G)call it the (F)blues.
Time on my (C)hands could be (G)time spent with (F)you,
(C)laugh ing like (G)child ren, liv ing like (Am)lov ers, (C)roll ing like (F)thun der un der the (D)cov ers.
And I (F)guess that’s why they (F)call it the (C)blues.
Laugh ing like (G)child ren,
liv ing like (Em7)lov ers, and I (F)guess that’s why they (F)call it the (C)blues.
Laugh ing like (G)child ren,
liv ing like (Em7)lov ers, and I (F)guess that’s why they (F)call it the (C)blues.
And I (F)guess that’s why they (F)call it the (C)blues.
I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" 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 C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues”
- Can I sing "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" 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 C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" by Elton John in?
- The backing track is in C 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 "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" 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 "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" 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 "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues"?
- "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" 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 "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" 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 "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" 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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