Other arrangements of Lilac Wine
Pick a learning view.
I lost my self on a cool damp night, I gave my self in that mis ty light.
Was (D7)hyp no tized by a (A)strange de light (D7)un
der a li lac (Gm)tree.
I made wine from the li lac tree,
put my heart in its re ci pe.
(A)Makes me see what I want to see, and (D7)be
what I want to be.
When I think more than I (C)want to think, and (Cm)do things I nev er should (Gm)do,
I (Fdim)drink much more than I (C)ought to drink, be (A)cause it brings me back you.
Li lac wine
lac wine
is sweet
and hea dy,
(G)like my love.
Li lac wine,
I feel
un stea dy,
like my love.
Lis ten to me, I can not see (D7)clear ly,
is n’t that she
com ing to me?
(Am)Near
ly (D9)here.
Li
lac wine
(G)where’s love?
where’s love?
why is ev ’ry thing (D7)so ha zy?
Is she,
com ing to me?
(Am)Near
ly (D9)here.
or
am I just go ing (Am)cra
zy, (D)dear?
Li (G)lac wine,
I feel
un rea dy
(D7)for my love.
Feel
(C)un rea dy
for
my (G)love.
Lilac Wine — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Lilac Wine" by Katie Melua: 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, 66 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 “Lilac Wine”
- Can I sing "Lilac Wine" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Lilac Wine" 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 "Lilac Wine" by Katie Melua in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 66 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 "Lilac Wine" 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 "Lilac Wine"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Lilac Wine", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Lilac Wine" 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 "Lilac Wine"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Lilac Wine"?
- "Lilac Wine" was originally performed by Katie Melua. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Katie Melua are available?
- Other accompaniments by Katie Melua: "Blue Shoes", "Call Off The Search", "Crawling Up A Hill". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Lilac Wine" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lilac Wine" by Katie Melua. 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 "Lilac Wine" 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 "Lilac Wine" 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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