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(CN.C.)Lit tle spar row,
lit tle spar row,
pre cious fra
gile lit tle thing,
lit tle spar row,
lit tle spar row
flies so high
and feels no (Bm)pain.
All ye mai
dens, heed my warn ing:
Nev er (Em)trust
the hearts of (Bm)men.
They will (Em)crush
you like a (Bm)spar row,
leav ing (Em)you
to nev er (Bm)mend.
They will vow
to al ways love you,
swear no (Em)love
but yours will (Bm)do.
Then they’ll (Em)leave you for an (Bm)oth er, break your (Em)lit
tle heart in (Bm)two.
Lit tle (Bm)spar row,
lit tle spar row,
pre cious (Em)fra
gile lit tle (Bm)thing,
lit tle spar row,
lit tle spar row
flies so (Em)high
and feels no pain.
If I were
a lit tle spar row,
o’er these (Em)moun
tains I would (Bm)fly.
I would (Em)find
him, I would (Bm)find him,
look in (Em)to
his ly ing (Bm)eyes.
I would flut
ter all a round him
on my (Em)lit
tle spar row (Bm)wings.
I would (Em)ask him,
I would (Bm)ask him
why he (Em)let
me love (Bm)vain.
I am (Bm)not a
row.
I am (Em)just
the brok en (Bm)dream
of a cold false
heart ed lov er
and his (Em)e
vil cun ning pain.
If I (Bm)scheme.
Lit tle spar row,
lit tle spar row,
pre cious (Em)fra
gile lit tle (D)thing,
lit tle (Bm)spar row,
lit tle spar row
flies so (Em)high
and feels no (Bm)pain.
All ye (CN.C.)mai
dens, fair and (Bm)ten der:
Nev er (Em)trust
the hearts of (Bm)men.
They will (Em)crush
you like a (Bm)spar row, leav ing (CN.C.)you
to nev er mend.
Lit tle spar row,
lit tle spar row
oh, the sor row nev er (Bm)ends.
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Little Sparrow — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Little Sparrow" by Dolly Parton: 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 B, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 “Little Sparrow”
- Can I sing "Little Sparrow" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Little Sparrow" 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 B, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Little Sparrow" by Dolly Parton in?
- The backing track is in B at 100 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 "Little Sparrow" 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 "Little Sparrow"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Little Sparrow", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Little Sparrow" 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 "Little Sparrow"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Little Sparrow"?
- "Little Sparrow" was originally performed by Dolly Parton. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Dolly Parton are available?
- Other accompaniments by Dolly Parton: "Blue Smoke", "Coat Of Many Colors", "Here You Come Again". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Little Sparrow" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Little Sparrow" by Dolly Parton. 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 "Little Sparrow" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, 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 "Little Sparrow" 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.