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(Cm)Sand bags, wind bags, (Fm)cam els with a (Cm)hump.
Fat girls, thin girls, (Fm)some a lit tle (Cm)plump.
Slave girls sold here (Fm)fif ty bob a lump (Ab7)in the (G7)old ba (G7)zaar in (Cm)Cai ro.
Bran dy, shan dy, (Fm)beer with out a (Cm)froth, bra ces, la ces, a (Fm)can dle for the (Cm)moth, bet you’d look a smash er (Fm)in an old loin cloth (Ab7)in the (G7)old ba (G7)zaar in (Cm)Cai ro.
(Bb7)You can buy most (Eb)an y thing (Bb7)thin bulls, fat cows, a (Eb)lit tle bit of string.
(C)You can pur chase (Fm)an y thing you wish, a (G7)clock a (G7)dish and some thing for your Aunt ie Nel lie.
(Cm)Har em, scar em, (Fm)what d’ya think of (Cm)that?
Bare knees, strip tease, (Fm)danc ing on the (Cm)mat.
Um pa!
Um pa!
(Fm)that’s e nough of that (Ab7)in the (G7)old ba (G7)zaar in (Cm)Cai ro.
(Cm)Rice pud, ver y good, (Fm)what’s it all (Cm)bout?
Made it in a ket tle and they (Fm)could n’t get it (Cm)out.
Ev ry bod y took a turn to (Fm)suck it thro’ the spout
Mam a dan.
Ram a dan.
(Fm)ev ’ry thing in (Cm)style, Gen u ine be dou in (Fm)car pet with a (Cm)pile, fun ny lit tle odds and ends (Fm)float ing down the Nile (Ab7)from
(Bb7)sheeps eyes, sand pies, (Eb)watch with out a spring.
buy a (Fm)pom e gra nate too, (G7)wa ter (G7)bag, a lit tle bit of ho key po key.
(Cm)Yash macs, pon te fracts, a strange af (Cm)fair; dark girls, fair girls, (Fm)some with gin ger (Cm)hair.
The rest of this is fun ny but they (Fm)cen sor out it there
(Cm)Cai ro.
(Cm)Cai ro.
In The Old Bazaar In Cairo — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "In The Old Bazaar In Cairo" by Charlie Chester: 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 Ab, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “In The Old Bazaar In Cairo”
- Can I sing "In The Old Bazaar In Cairo" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "In The Old Bazaar In Cairo" 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 Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "In The Old Bazaar In Cairo" by Charlie Chester in?
- The backing track is in Ab 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 "In The Old Bazaar In Cairo" 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 "In The Old Bazaar In Cairo"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "In The Old Bazaar In Cairo", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "In The Old Bazaar In Cairo" 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 "In The Old Bazaar In Cairo"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "In The Old Bazaar In Cairo"?
- "In The Old Bazaar In Cairo" was originally performed by Charlie Chester. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "In The Old Bazaar In Cairo" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "In The Old Bazaar In Cairo" by Charlie Chester. 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 "In The Old Bazaar In Cairo" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "In The Old Bazaar In Cairo" 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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