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We said we’d walk to geth er,
ba by, come what may,
that come the twi light,
should we lose our (Bm)way.
If as we’re walk ing
my hand should slip (D)free,
I’ll wait for you.
And should I (G)fall be hind, wait for (D)me.
We swore we’d tra vel,
darl in’, side by side,
we’d help each oth er
stay in (Bm)stride.
But each lov er’s steps fall
so dif fer ent (D)ly,
but
If I should (G)fall be hind, wait for (D)me.
(D)me.
Now ev ’ry one (G)dreams of
a love last ing and (D)true.
Oh, but you and I know what this world can do.
So let’s make our (G)steps clear
that the oth er may see.
I’ll wait for you.
And if I should (G)fall be hind, wait for (D)me.
(D)me.
And I’ll, and I’ll wait for you.
And should I (G)fall be hind, wait for (D)me.
Yeah, I’ll wait for you.
And should I (G)fall be hind, wait for (D)me.
Yeah, I’ll wait for you.
And should I (G)fall be hind, wait for (D)me.
If I Should Fall Behind — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "If I Should Fall Behind" by Bruce Springsteen: 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, 120 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 “If I Should Fall Behind”
- Can I sing "If I Should Fall Behind" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "If I Should Fall Behind" 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 "If I Should Fall Behind" by Bruce Springsteen in?
- The backing track is in D 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 "If I Should Fall Behind" 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 "If I Should Fall Behind"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "If I Should Fall Behind", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "If I Should Fall Behind" 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 "If I Should Fall Behind"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "If I Should Fall Behind"?
- "If I Should Fall Behind" was originally performed by Bruce Springsteen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Bruce Springsteen are available?
- Other accompaniments by Bruce Springsteen: "Dancing In The Dark". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "If I Should Fall Behind" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If I Should Fall Behind" by Bruce Springsteen. 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 "If I Should Fall Behind" 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 "If I Should Fall Behind" 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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