Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt. 2)

by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Wel come back my friends to the show that nev er ends.

We’re so glad you could at tend come in side, come in side.

There be hind the glass stands a real blade of grass, be care ful as you pass move a long, move a long.

Come in side the show’s a bout to start.

Guar an teed to blow you head a part.

(Bb)Rest as sured you’ll get your mo ney’s worth.

Great est show in heav en, hell or earth.

You got ta see the show, it’s a dy na (Cb)mo.

You got ta see the show,

it’s rock and (Cb)roll.

Oh, (Db)right (Ab)be fore your eyes brings (Ab)the (Db)laugh (Ab)ter from the skies and (Ab)he (Db)laughs (Ab)un til he cries then (Ab)he dies, (Eb)then he (Ab)dies.

(Bb)Come in side the shows a bout to start.

Guar an teed to blow your head a part.

You got ta see the show, it’s a dy na mo.

You got ta see the show,

it’s rock and roll.

(Gb)Oh!

Soon the gyp sy queen, in a glaze of Vas e line, will per form a guil lo tine, what a scene, what a scene.

(Db)Next (Ab)up on the stand will (Ab)you (Db)please (Ab)ex tend a hand to (Ab)Al ex (Db)an (Ab)der’s Rag time Band, dix (Ab)ie land, (Eb)dix ie (Ab)land.

(Fsus4)Roll up!

(Absus4)Roll up!

(Bbsus4)Roll up!

See the (Gb)show!

Per (Db)form (Ab)ing on a stool, we’ve (Ab)a (Db)sight (Ab)to make you drool, sev (Ab)en (Db)vir (Ab)gins and a mule, keep (Ab)it cool, (Eb)keep it (Ab)cool.

We’d (Db)like (Ab)it to be known, the (Ab)ex (Db)hib (Ab)its that were shown, were (Ab)ex (Db)clus (Ab)ive ly our own, all (Ab)our own, (Eb)all our (Ab)own.

(Gb)Come and (Eb)see the (Ab)show!

(Gb)Come and (Eb)see the (Ab)show!

(Gb)Come and (Eb)see the (B)show!

See the show!

Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt. 2) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt. 2)" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer: 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 Db, 126 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 “Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt. 2)”

Can I sing "Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt. 2)" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt. 2)" 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 Db, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt. 2)" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer in?
The backing track is in Db at 126 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 "Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt. 2)" 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 "Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt. 2)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt. 2)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt. 2)" 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 "Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt. 2)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt. 2)"?
"Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt. 2)" was originally performed by Emerson, Lake & Palmer. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Emerson, Lake & Palmer are available?
Other accompaniments by Emerson, Lake & Palmer: "C'est La Vie", "From The Beginning", "Lucky Man". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt. 2)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt. 2)" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer. 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 "Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt. 2)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Db, 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 "Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt. 2)" 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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