Let The Heartaches Begin

by Long John Baldry
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Lyrics

I can hear the gui tars (Eb)start to play, and ver y (F)soon they say I was a (Cm7)fool to (F7)turn my (Bb)love a way

and with each glass of wine I (Eb)feel a glow and ver y (F)soon I know I was a (Cm7)fool to (F7)let my (Bb)ba by go.

(F7)So (Cm7)let (F7)the (Bb)heart (Bbmaj7)aches be gin

I can’t (Eb)help it I can’t win.

I’ve lost that (Bb)girl for sure, and (C)tears won’t help an y (Ab)more.

Yes let the (Bb)heart (Bbmaj7)aches be gin

I can’t (Eb)help it I can’t win

I’ve lost that (Bb)girl for sure, and (Gm)now she’s gone, I (Cm7)can’t hold back the tears

an y (Bb)more.

I see the cou ples danc ing (Eb)through the night, they hold each (F)oth er tight, as they (Cm7)dance on and (F7)on till the (Bb)morn ing’s light.

The soft em bra ces that they (Eb)seem to share, just make me (F)be a ware, of the (Cm7)lone li ness I’ve tried so (Bb)hard to bear.

(F7)So (Cm7)let (F7)the (Bb)more.

Let The Heartaches Begin — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Let The Heartaches Begin" by Long John Baldry: 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 Eb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Let The Heartaches Begin”

Can I sing "Let The Heartaches Begin" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Let The Heartaches Begin" 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 Eb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Let The Heartaches Begin" by Long John Baldry in?
The backing track is in Eb 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 "Let The Heartaches Begin" 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 "Let The Heartaches Begin"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Let The Heartaches Begin", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Let The Heartaches Begin" 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 "Let The Heartaches Begin"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Let The Heartaches Begin"?
"Let The Heartaches Begin" was originally performed by Long John Baldry. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "Let The Heartaches Begin" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Let The Heartaches Begin" by Long John Baldry. 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 "Let The Heartaches Begin" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Let The Heartaches Begin" 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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