Listen To Me

by Buddy Holly
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Lyrics

Lis ten to me

and hold me (E)tight,

and you will see

our love so (E)right.

Hold me darl ing, lis ten (E)close ly to (A)me.

Your eyes will see

what love can (E)do,

re veal to me

your love so (E)true.

Lis ten to me,

lis ten (E)close ly to (A)me.

(E7)Iโ€™ve told the stars you're my on ly love.

(A)I want to (D)love you ten der (A)ly.

Those (E7)same bright stars in hea ven a bove (D)know now how sweet sweet hearts can be.

Lis ten to me,

hear what I (E)say.

Our hearts can be

near er each (E)day.

Hold me darl ing, lis ten (E)close ly to (A)me.

(D)Lis ten to (E)me.

(A)Lis ten, lis ten, lis ten to (E)me.

(A)me.

Listen To Me โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

Free karaoke for "Listen To Me" by Buddy Holly: 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 A, 116 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range โ€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About โ€œListen To Meโ€

Can I sing "Listen To Me" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes โ€” Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Listen To Me" 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 A, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Listen To Me" by Buddy Holly in?
The backing track is in A at 116 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones โ€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Listen To Me" with this accompaniment?
Yes โ€” 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 "Listen To Me"?
Effectively yes โ€” it's the piano-only backing for "Listen To Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Listen To Me" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work โ€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Listen To Me"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Listen To Me"?
"Listen To Me" was originally performed by Buddy Holly. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Buddy Holly are available?
Other accompaniments by Buddy Holly: "It Doesn't Matter Anymore", "Not Fade Away", "Oh Boy!". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Listen To Me" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Listen To Me" by Buddy Holly. 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 โ€” 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 "Listen To Me" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Listen To Me" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” 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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