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John nie get your gun get your gun, get your gun, (Cm)take it on the run, on the run, on the run; (Fdim)hear (F7)them call ing (Bbmaj7)you (Bb)and me; (C)ev (F)’ry (Cm)son (D)of (G9)lib (C7)er (F7)ty.
(Bb)Hur ry right a way, no de lay, go to day,
(Cm)make your dad dy glad, to have had such a lad,
(Fdim)tell (F7)your sweet heart (Bbmaj7)not (Bb)to pine, and be (C7)proud her (C)boy’s in (F7)line.
O ver (Bb)there,
o ver there,
send the word, send the word o ver there,
(F7)that (Bb7)the (Eb)Yanks (Ebm)are (F7)com ing, the (Bb)Yanks (F#dim)are (Gm)com ing (Bbm6)the (F)drums (F#dim)rum (C7)tum ming ev ’ry (Cm)where.
So pre (Bb)pare,
say a pray’r,
send the word, send the word to be ware,
(F7)we’ll be (Bb)o
ver, we’re com ing (F7)o
ver, and we (Bb)won’t (Bb7)come (Eb)back (Gb7)till it’s (F7)o ver o ver (Bb)there.
O ver (Bb)there,
o ver there,
send the word, send the word o ver there,
(F7)that (Bb7)the (Eb)boys
(F7)com ing, the (Bb)boys
(Gm)com ing (Bbm6)the (F)drums (F#dim)rum (C7)tum ming ev ’ry (Cm)where.
So pre (Bb)pare,
say a pray’r,
send the word, send the word to be ware,
(F7)we’ll be (Bb)o
ver, we’re com ing (F7)o
ver, and we (Bb)won’t (Bb7)come (Eb)back (Gb7)till it’s (F7)o ver o ver (Bb)there.
O ver (Bb)there.
Over There — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Over There" by James Cagney: 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 Eb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Over There”
- Can I sing "Over There" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Over There" 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 Eb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Over There" by James Cagney in?
- The backing track is in Eb 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 "Over There" 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 "Over There"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Over There", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Over There" 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 "Over There"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Over There"?
- "Over There" was originally performed by James Cagney. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Over There" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Over There" by James Cagney. 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 "Over There" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Over There" 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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