Love's Old Sweet Song

by James Molloy
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Lyrics

(F)Once in the dear, dead (C7)days be yond re call,

when on the world the (F)mists be gan to fall, out of the (C7)dreams that rose in hap py (F)throng, (Dm7)low to our hearts love sang an (G7)old sweet (C)song, (Gm)and in the dusk where (Dm)fell the fire light gleam, (G7)soft ly it (C)wove it (Dm)self in (C)to (G7)our (C)dream.

(F)Just a song at (C7)twi light, when the lights are (F)low;

(A7)and the flick ’ring (Dm)shad ows, (G7)soft ly come and (C7)go.

(F)Tho’ the heart be (C7)wea ry.

sad the day and (F)long,

(F7)still to us at (Bb)twi

light (C7)comes (C6)love’s old (F)song,

comes (Bb)love’s (F)old (C7)sweet (F)song.

(F)Once in the dear, dead (C7)days be yond re call,

when on the world the (F)mists be gan to fall,

out of the (C7)dreams that rose in hap py (F)throng,

(Dm7)low to our hearts love sang an (G7)old sweet (C)song,

(Gm)and in the dusk where (Dm)fell the fire light gleam,

(G7)soft ly it (C)wove it (Dm)self in (C)to

(G7)our

(C)dream.

(F)Just a song at (C7)twi light,

when the lights are (F)low;

(A7)and the flick ’ring (Dm)shad ows,

(G7)soft ly come and (C7)go.

(F)Tho’ the heart be (C7)wea ry.

sad the day and (F)long,

(F7)still to us at (Bb)twi

light (C7)comes (C6)love’s old (F)song,

comes (Bb)love’s (F)old (C7)sweet (F)song.

Love's Old Sweet Song — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Love's Old Sweet Song" by James Molloy: 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 Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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's Old Sweet Song”

Can I sing "Love's Old Sweet Song" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Love's Old Sweet Song" 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 Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Love's Old Sweet Song" by James Molloy in?
The backing track is in Bb 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 "Love's Old Sweet Song" 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's Old Sweet Song"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Love's Old Sweet Song", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Love's Old Sweet Song" 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's Old Sweet Song"?
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's Old Sweet Song"?
"Love's Old Sweet Song" was originally performed by James Molloy. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "Love's Old Sweet Song" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Love's Old Sweet Song" by James Molloy. 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's Old Sweet Song" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, 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's Old Sweet Song" 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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