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A (C)light shone in the night some way a (F)head,
(D7)blue turned in to green, then it was (G7)red.
(C)And stir ring the night love mu sic (F)played,
the (D7)light I saw in the night was a pen ny ar (G7)cade.
(C)‘Step up and play,’ each ma chine seemed to say as I walked round and round the pen ny ar (G)cade.
‘Just ring the bell on the big ba ga telle and you’ll make all the col oured lights cas (C)cade.’
And mu sic (F)played
in the pen ny ar (C)cade,
yes, it (F)played and it played, (G)played all the time,
‘Roll up and (F)spend your (G)last (C)dime!’
At (C)first I thought it a dream that I was (F)in,
(D7)lost, lost in a sea of glass and (G7)tin.
But (C)no, so, dip ping my hand in the back of my (F)jeans,
I (D7)grabbed a hand ful of coins to feed the ma (G7)chine.
‘Roll up and (F)spend your (G)last (C)dime!’
Oh, (C)‘Step up and play,’ each ma chine seemed to say as I walked round and round the pen ny ar (G7)cade.
(G)‘Just ring the bell on the big ba ga telle and you’ll make all the col oured lights cas (C)cade.’
And mu sic (F)played
in the pen ny ar (C)cade,
yes, it (F)played and it played, (G)played all the time,
'Roll up and (F)spend your (G)last, roll up and (F)spend your (G)last, roll up and (F)spend your (G)last (C)dime!'
Penny Arcade — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Penny Arcade" by Roy Orbison: 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 C, 116 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Penny Arcade”
- Can I sing "Penny Arcade" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Penny Arcade" 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 C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Penny Arcade" by Roy Orbison in?
- The backing track is in C at 116 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 "Penny Arcade" 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 "Penny Arcade"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Penny Arcade", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Penny Arcade" 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 "Penny Arcade"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Penny Arcade"?
- "Penny Arcade" was originally performed by Roy Orbison. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Penny Arcade" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Penny Arcade" by Roy Orbison. 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 "Penny Arcade" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Penny Arcade" 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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