I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me

by Nik Kershaw
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Lyrics

(E)For ty winks in the lob by, make mine a G and T.

Then to our fav ’rite hob by: search ing for an en e my.

Here in our pa per hou ses, stretch ing for miles and miles, old men in stri py trou sers rule the world with plas tic smiles.

(F)Good or bad, like it or not, (Bb)it’s the on ly one we’ve got.

I (A)won’t let the (E)sun go (F#m)down on (D)me.

I (A)won’t let the (E)sun go (F#m)down.

I (A)won’t let the (E)sun go (F#m)down on (D)me.

I (A)won’t let the (E)sun go (F#m)down.

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(E)Moth er ture is n’t in it, three hun dred mil lion years.

Good bye in just a min ute, gone for ev er, no more tears.

Pin ball man, pow er glut ton, vac uum in side his head, fore fing er on the but ton, is he blue or is he red?

(F)Break your si lence, if you would, be fore sun goes down for good.

(A)won’t let the (E)sun go (F#m)down on (D)me.

I (A)won’t let the (E)sun go (F#m)down.

I (A)won’t let the (E)sun go (F#m)down on (D)me.

I (A)won’t let the (E)sun go (F#m)down.

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(E5)won’t let the sun go (D5)down on me.

I (B5)won’t let the sun go (G5)down.

I (A)won’t let the (E)sun go (F#m)down on (D)me.

I (A)won’t let the (E)sun go

I (A)won’t let the (E)sun go (F#m)down on (D)me.

I (A)won’t let the (E)sun go

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I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" by Nik Kershaw: 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 A, 108 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me”

Can I sing "I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" 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 A, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" by Nik Kershaw in?
The backing track is in A at 108 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 Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" 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 Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" 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 Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me"?
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 Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me"?
"I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" was originally performed by Nik Kershaw. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" by Nik Kershaw. 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 Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" 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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