Other arrangements of (Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night
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Well, (D)you gassed her (A5)up.
Be (D)hind the wheel
with your (G)arm a round your sweet one in your (G)Olds mo bile.
(Em7)bar rel lin’ down the boul e vard,
you’re look in’ for the heart of (D)Sat ur day (A5)night.
And you got paid on Fri (A5)day, (D)and your pock ets are jing gl in’.
And you see the lights,
you get all (G)tin glin’ ’cos your (Em7)cruis in’ with a 6,
and you’re look in’ for the heart of (D)Sat ur day night.
Then you comb your hair,
shave your face,
try in’ to wipe out ev ’ry trace
of (G)all the oth er days
in the week, you know that (Em7)this ’ll be the Sat ur day you’re (A7)reach in’ your peak.
Stop pin’ on the (D)red,
you’re go in’ on the (A5)green, ’cos to (G)night ’ll be like noth in’
you’ve ev er seen, and you’re bar rel lin’ down the boul e vard
look in’ for the heart of (D)Sat ur day night.
And (D)tell me, is it the (G)crack of the pool balls ne on buzz in’?
Tel e phone’s ring in’; it’s your sec ond cous in.
Is it the (G)bar maid that’s smil in’ from the cor ner of her eye?
(Em7)Mag ic of the mel an chol y tear in (A7)your eye.
(D)Makes it kind of quiv (A5)er
down in the core ’cos you’re (G)dream in’ of them (G)Sat ur days
that came be (G)fore and now you’re (Em7)stum blin’,
you’re (A7)stum blin’ on to the heart of (D)Sat ur day night.
Well, (D)you gassed her (A5)up.
Be (D)hind the wheel
with your (G)arm a round your sweet one in your (G)Olds mo bile.
(Em7)Bar rel lin’ down the boul e vard,
you’re look in’ for the heart of (D)Sat ur day (A5)night.
And (D)tell me, is it the
And you’re stum blin’,
(A7)stum blin’ on to the heart of (D)Sat ur day night.
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(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night" by Tom Waits: 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 D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night”
- Can I sing "(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night" 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 D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night" by Tom Waits in?
- The backing track is in D 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 "(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night" 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 "(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night" 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 "(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night"?
- "(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night" was originally performed by Tom Waits. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Tom Waits are available?
- Other accompaniments by Tom Waits: "Jersey Girl", "Martha", "The Briar And The Rose". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night" by Tom Waits. 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 "(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night" 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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