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(C)Ooh.
(C)Ooh.
(C)Try
to i ma gine
a (F)house that’s not a (G)home,
then (C)try
to i ma gine
a (F)Christ mas all a (G)lone.
That’s where (C)I’ll be since you (Am)left me,
my (F)tears could melt the (G)snow.
What can (C)I do
with (Am)out you?
I’ve got (F)no place, no place to (G)go.
It ’ll be (C)lone ly this (Am)Christ mas
with (F)out you to (G)hold.
It ’ll be (C)lone ly this (Am)Christ mas,
(F)lone ly and (G)cold.
It ’ll be (C)cold, so (Am)cold
with (F)out you to (G)hold
this (C)Christ mas.
(C)Each time I re mem ber
the (F)day you went a (G)way,
how I would n’t lis ten
to the (F)things you had to (G)say.
I just (C)break down as I (Am)look a round and the (F)on ly things I (G)see, are (C)emp ti ness and (Am)lone li ness, and an (F)un lit Christ mas (G)tree.
It ’ll be (C)lone ly this (Am)Christ mas
with (F)out you to (G)hold.
It ’ll be (C)lone ly this (Am)Christ mas,
(F)lone ly and (G)cold.
It ’ll be (C)cold so (Am)cold,
with (F)out you to (G)hold
this (C)Christ mas.
(C)Ooh.
(C)Ooh.
Ah.
Ah.
It ’ll be (C)lone ly this (Am)Christ mas
with (F)out you to (G)hold.
It ’ll be (C)lone ly this (Am)Christ mas,
(F)lone ly and (G)cold.
It ’ll be (C)lone ly this (Am)Christ mas
with (F)out you to (G)hold.
It ’ll be (C)lone ly this (Am)Christ mas,
(F)lone ly and (G)cold.
It ’ll be (C)cold, so (Am)cold
with (F)out you to (G)hold
this (C)Christ mas.
Ooh.
Lonely This Christmas — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Lonely This Christmas" by Mud: 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 C, 99 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Lonely This Christmas”
- Can I sing "Lonely This Christmas" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Lonely This Christmas" 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 C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Lonely This Christmas" by Mud in?
- The backing track is in C at 99 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 "Lonely This Christmas" 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 "Lonely This Christmas"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Lonely This Christmas", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Lonely This Christmas" 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 "Lonely This Christmas"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Lonely This Christmas"?
- "Lonely This Christmas" was originally performed by Mud. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Lonely This Christmas" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lonely This Christmas" by Mud. 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 "Lonely This Christmas" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Lonely This Christmas" 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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