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(A)My day was so (D)mun dane, I don’t think I left the house.
(A)Drank a pot of (D)cof fee, tried to write, noth ing came out.
(A)Some how, it’s the (D)week end, I’m still bored out of my skull.
And (A)I went to a (D)par ty but on ly on prin ci ple.
Emp ty,
look at me.
I’m a zom bie in my bod y, I’m a train off of the track.
(F#m7)I feel dirt y, I feel rot ten, (E)and the col ors are all (D)flat.
(A)I’m a sad shell of a wom an and I’ve got mag gots for brains.
(F#m7)But that’s just a thing that hap pens (D)when my,
when my ba by goes a way.
When my ba by goes a way,
he goes a way.
Ev ’ry thing feels (D)mold y like the fruit that’s in the fridge.
And (A)ev ’ry thing that’s (D)fun ny, I wish I could tell to him.
And (A)some times, at a (D)low point, I e ven wish for a trag e dy,
’cause (A)I know he’d come (D)o ver and take real good care of me.
It’s so weird,
he’s not here.
(E5)I’m a zom he goes a way, (A)oh.
What can I (F#m7)do
but think of (D)you,
but think of (A)you?
What can I (F#m7)do
but think of (D)you,
but think of (A)you?
(A)you?
(A)I’m a zom bie in my bod y, (E)I’m a train off of the track.
(E)I feel dirt y, I feel rot ten, (E)and the col ors are all flat.
(E)I’m a sad shell of a wom an (E)and I’ve got mag gots for brains.
(E)But that’s just a thing that hap pens (E)when my,
when my ba by goes a way.
What can I
When my ba by goes a way.
you,
but think of
When my ba by goes a way.
What can I
When my ba by goes a way.
you,
but think of you?
Maggots For Brains — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Maggots For Brains" by Olivia Rodrigo: 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 A, 164 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “Maggots For Brains”
- Can I sing "Maggots For Brains" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Maggots For Brains" 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 A, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Maggots For Brains" by Olivia Rodrigo in?
- The backing track is in A at 164 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 "Maggots For Brains" 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 "Maggots For Brains"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Maggots For Brains", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Maggots For Brains" 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 "Maggots For Brains"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Maggots For Brains"?
- "Maggots For Brains" was originally performed by Olivia Rodrigo. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Maggots For Brains" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Maggots For Brains" by Olivia Rodrigo. 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 "Maggots For Brains" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Maggots For Brains" 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.