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I’ve been (C)tak ing my time for a long time,
(Dm)put ting my feet up a lot.
Speak ing (Em)Eng lish as a for eign lan guage, a ny (F)words that I have n’t for got.
I’ve been (Em)think ing how I can’t be both ered to wash the (D)dish es or re make the bed.
What’s the (C)point when I could doss
in (G)stead?
I’ve been (C)hang ing out with va ri ous riff raff
(Dm)some where on the Gold hawk Road.
I don’t (Em)think it’s gon na be much long er ’til I’m mug ging (F)up on the pe nile code.
I’ve been (Em)Love is a bour geois con struct so I’ve giv en (D)up on the bour geoi sie.
Like (C)all their as pi ra tions, it’s a fan ta sy.
When you (C)walked out you did me a fa vour, you made me (Dm)see re a li ty,
that (Em)love is a bour geois con struct, it’s a (F)bla tant fal la cy.
You won’t (Em)see me with a bunch of ro ses
(D)pro mis ing fi de li ty.
Love does n’t mean a thing to me.
(Cm7)Talk ing tough and (Ab)feel ing (Cm)bit ter,
but (Cm7)bet ter now it’s (Ab)clear
to me
that (Cm7)love is a (Ab)bour geois (Cm)con struct
so I’ve (Cm7)giv en up the (Ab)bour geoi (Cm)sie.
(Bour geoi, bour geoi (C5)sie.)
While the (C)cal cu lat ing what
you’ve lost.
Now I’m (C)dig ging through my stu dent pa per backs,
(Dm)flick ing through Karl Marx a gain.
(Em)Search ing for the soul of Eng land, drink ing (F)tea like To ny Benn.
(Em)Love is just a bourg eois con struct, so I’m giv ing (D)up the bour geoi sie
un (C)til
you (D7)come back to (G)me.
(Bour geoi, bour geoi sie, bour geoi, bour geoi sie, bour geoi, bour geoi sie, bour geoi, bour geoi sie, bour geoi, bour geoi sie,
bour geoi, bour geoi (C5)sie.)
(Cm7)Talk ing tough and (Ab)feel ing (Cm)bit ter,
but (Cm7)bet ter now it’s (Ab)clear
to me
that (Cm7)love is a (Fm7)bour geois (Cm)con struct
so I’ve (Cm7)giv en up the (Fm7)bour geoi (Cm)sie.
Love Is A Bourgeois Construct — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Love Is A Bourgeois Construct" by Pet Shop Boys: 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 F, 130 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F) 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 “Love Is A Bourgeois Construct”
- Can I sing "Love Is A Bourgeois Construct" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Love Is A Bourgeois Construct" 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 F, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Love Is A Bourgeois Construct" by Pet Shop Boys in?
- The backing track is in F at 130 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 "Love Is A Bourgeois Construct" 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 "Love Is A Bourgeois Construct"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Love Is A Bourgeois Construct", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Love Is A Bourgeois Construct" 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 "Love Is A Bourgeois Construct"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Love Is A Bourgeois Construct"?
- "Love Is A Bourgeois Construct" was originally performed by Pet Shop Boys. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Pet Shop Boys are available?
- Other accompaniments by Pet Shop Boys: "It's A Sin", "Kings Cross", "Winner". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Love Is A Bourgeois Construct" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Love Is A Bourgeois Construct" by Pet Shop Boys. 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 "Love Is A Bourgeois Construct" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Love Is A Bourgeois Construct" 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.