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(Eb)My song (Eb6)is (G)love (Bb7)un (C)known,
(Bb)my (Eb)Sa viour’s love to (Ab)me;
love (Bb7)to the (G)love less (C)shown, that they (C9)might (F)love
ly (Bb)be.
(Eb)O (Db)who am (F)I,
that (Ab)for my sake
(Bb)my (Eb)Lord should take, (Abmaj7)frail (G)flesh (Bb7)and (Eb)die?
(Eb)He came (Eb6)from (G)His (Bb7)blest (C)throne
(Bb)sal (Eb)va tion to be (Ab)stow;
but (Bb7)sin made (G)blind, and (C)none the longed (C9)for (F)Christ
would (Bb)know:
(Eb)but (Db)O, my (F)Friend,
my (Ab)Friend in deed,
(Bb)who (Eb)at my need (Abmaj7)His (G)life (Bb7)did (Eb)spend.
(Eb)Some times (Eb6)they (G)strew (Bb7)His (C)way,
(Bb)and (Eb)His sweet prais es (Ab)sing;
re (Bb7)sound ing (G)all the (C)day, Ho san (C9)nas (F)to
their (Bb)King:
(Eb)Then (Db)“Cru ci (F)fy!”
is (Ab)all their breath,
(Bb)and (Eb)for His death (Abmaj7)they (G)thirst
(Eb)cry.
(Eb)Why, what (Eb6)hath (G)my (Bb7)Lord (C)done?
(Bb)What (Eb)makes this rage and (Ab)spite?
He (Bb7)made the (G)lame to (C)run, He gave (C9)the (F)blind
their (Bb)sight,
(Eb)sweet (Db)in ju (F)ries!
Yet (Ab)they at these
(Bb)them (Eb)selves dis please, (Abmaj7)and (G)’gainst (Bb7)Him (Eb)rise.
Here might I (G)stay (Bb7)and (C)sing,
(Bb)no (Eb)stor y so div (Ab)ine;
nev (Bb7)er was (G)love, dear (C)King!
Nev er (C9)was (Fsus4)grief
(F)like (Bb)Thine.
(Eb)This (Db)is my (F)Friend,
in (Ab)whose sweet praise
(Bb)I (Eb)all my days could (G)glad (Bb7)ly (Eb)spend.
My Song Is Love Unknown — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "My Song Is Love Unknown" by John Ireland: 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 “My Song Is Love Unknown”
- Can I sing "My Song Is Love Unknown" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "My Song Is Love Unknown" 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 "My Song Is Love Unknown" by John Ireland 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 "My Song Is Love Unknown" 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 "My Song Is Love Unknown"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "My Song Is Love Unknown", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "My Song Is Love Unknown" 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 "My Song Is Love Unknown"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "My Song Is Love Unknown"?
- "My Song Is Love Unknown" was originally performed by John Ireland. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "My Song Is Love Unknown" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "My Song Is Love Unknown" by John Ireland. 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 "My Song Is Love Unknown" 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 "My Song Is Love Unknown" 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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