Oceans Away

by Elton John
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Lyrics

I (Eb)hung out with the old folks in the (Ab)hope that Iโ€™d get wise.

I was (Gm)try ing to bridge the gap

be tween the (F)great di vide.

Hung on (Eb)ev โ€™ry re col lec tion in the the (Ab)a ter of their eyes,

pick ing (Gm)up on this and that

in the (F)few that (F)still sur vived.

Call โ€™em (Eb)up, nโ€™ dust โ€™em (Adim7)off,

(D)let โ€™em shine.

The (Ab)ones who hold on (Eb)to the ones they (F)had to (F)leave be hind.

Those that flew and those that fell,

the (D)ones that (D)had to stay

be neath a (Ab)lit tle wood en cross

o (Eb)ceans (Bb)a way.

They (Eb)bend like trees in win ter, these (Ab)shuf fling old grey lions.

Those (Gm)snow white stars still ga ther

like (F)belt a round

Just to (Eb)touch the fad ed light ning of their (Ab)pow er ful de sign,

of a (Gm)ge ne ra tion gath

for (F)may be (F)the last time.

(Eb)up, nโ€™ dust โ€™em (Adim7)off,

(D)let โ€™em shine.

The (Ab)ones who hold on (Eb)to the ones they (F)had to (F)leave be hind.

Those that flew and those that fell,

the (D)ones that (D)had to stay

be neath a (Ab)lit tle wood en cross

o (Eb)ceans (Bb)a way.

(Eb)- (Bb)a way.

(Gb)O ceans a way where the green grass sways and the (Ab)cool wind blows a cross the shad ow of their (Bbm)graves.

(Gb)Shoul der to shoul der back in the day, (Ab)sleep ing bones to rest in earth, (Bbm)o

(Bbsus4)ceans

a (Bbm)way,

(Gb)o

(Ab)ceans

a (Bb)way.

Call โ€™em (Eb)up, nโ€™ dust โ€™em (Adim7)off,

(D)let โ€™em shine.

The (Ab)ones who hold on (Eb)to the ones they (F)had to (F)leave be hind.

Those that flew and those that fell,

the (D)ones that (D)had to stay

be neath a (Ab)lit tle wood en cross

o (Eb)ceans (Bb)a way.

Oceans Away โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Oceans Away" by Elton John: 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, 70 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 โ€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About โ€œOceans Awayโ€

Can I sing "Oceans Away" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes โ€” Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Oceans Away" 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 "Oceans Away" by Elton John in?
The backing track is in Ab at 70 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones โ€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Oceans Away" with this accompaniment?
Yes โ€” 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 "Oceans Away"?
Effectively yes โ€” it's the piano-only backing for "Oceans Away", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Oceans Away" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work โ€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Oceans Away"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Oceans Away"?
"Oceans Away" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?
Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Oceans Away" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Oceans Away" by Elton John. 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 โ€” 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 "Oceans Away" 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) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Oceans Away" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” 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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