Mein Herr

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Lyrics

You (Cm)have to un der (Cm)stand the way I (Cm)am, mein Herr,

a (Cm)ti ger is a (A)ti ger, not a (Ab9#5)lamb, mein Herr.

You’ll (D)nev er turn the (D)vi ne gar to (G7)jam, mein Herr.

So I (CN.C.)do,

(CN.C.)what I do,

(CN.C.)when I’m through,

(CN.C.)then I’m through,

(CN.C.)and I’m through,

too dle doo.

Bye, bye mein (Cm)lie ber Herr, fare well mein lie ber Herr, it was a fine af fair but now it’s (D)o ver.

(CN.C.)And though I (G7)used to care, I need the o pen air, you’re bet ter off with out me, mein (Cm)Herr.

(CN.C.)Don’t dab your (Cm)eye, mein Herr, or won der why mein Herr, I al ways said that I was a (D)ro ver.

(CN.C.)You must n’t (G7)knit your brow, you should have known by now you’d ev ’ry cause to doubt me mein (Cm)Herr.

The (Cm)con ti nent of (Cm)Eu rope is so (Cm)wide,

not (Cm)on ly up and (A)down but side by (Ab9#5)side,

I (D)could n’t e ven (D)cross it if I (G7)tried,

But

can,

(CN.C.)inch by inch,

(CN.C.)step by step,

(CN.C.)mile by mile,

man by man.

Bye, bye mein (Cm)lie ber Herr, fare well mein lie ber Herr, it was a fine af fair but now it’s (D)o ver.

(CN.C.)And though I (G7)used to care, I need the o pen air, you’re bet ter off with out me, mein (Cm)Herr.

(CN.C.)Don’t dab your (Cm)eye, mein Herr, or won der why mein Herr, I al ways said that I was a (D)ro ver.

(CN.C.)You must n’t (G7)knit your brow, you should have known by now you’d ev ’ry cause to doubt me mein (Cm)Herr.

The (Cm)Herr.

(CN.C.)Bye bye mein (C)lie ber Herr, auf wie der (C)sehen mein Herr, es war sehr (C)gut, mein Herr and (C#dim)vor (Dm7)bei.

(CN.C.)Du kennst mich (Dm7)wohl mein Herr, ach le be (Dm7)wohl mein Herr, du sollst mich (G7)nicht mehr se (CN.C.)hen mein (C6)Herr.

(CN.C.)Bye, bye mein (C#m)lie ber Herr,

(CN.C.)and bye (G#7)bye.

(CN.C.)Du kennst mich (G#7)wohl mein Herr,

(CN.C.)and bye, (C#m)bye.

(CN.C.)Bye, bye mein (D)lie ber Herr, fare well mein lie ber Herr, it was a fine af fair but now it’s (A7)o ver.

(CN.C.)And though I (CN.C.)used to care, I need the (A7)o (CN.C.)pen air.

You’re bet ter (A7)off with out me, you’ll (A7)get on with out me mein

Herr.

Mein Herr — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Mein Herr" by Kander & Ebb: 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 Ab, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “Mein Herr”

Can I sing "Mein Herr" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Mein Herr" 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 Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Mein Herr" by Kander & Ebb in?
The backing track is in Ab at 120 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 "Mein Herr" 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 "Mein Herr"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Mein Herr", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Mein Herr" 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 "Mein Herr"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Mein Herr"?
"Mein Herr" was originally performed by Kander & Ebb. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Kander & Ebb are available?
Other accompaniments by Kander & Ebb: "Cabaret", "Maybe This Time". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Mein Herr" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mein Herr" by Kander & Ebb. 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 "Mein Herr" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "Mein Herr" 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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