Other arrangements of Play That Funky Music
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Hey,
do it now.
Yeah, hey.
1.
once I was a boog ie sing er
I play ing in a rock and roll band.
I nev er had no prob lems, yeah,
burn ing down one night stands.
And ev ’ry thing a round me, yeah,
got to start to feel ing so low
and I de ci ded quick ly (Yes I did.)
to dis co down and check out the show.
Yeah, they were danc ing and sing ing and mov ing to the groov ing.
And just when it hit me, some bod y turned a round and shout ed: (G7)Play that funk y mu sic, white boy!
Play that funk y mu sic right.
Play that funk y mu sic, white boy!
(C)Lay down the boo gie and (Bb)play that funk y mu sic till you (E9)die.
Till you die,
yeah, yeah.
2.
(2.) to un der stand this.
I thought that they were out of their minds.
How could I be so fool ish
could I?)
not see I the one be
So still I kept on fight ing.
Well,
los ing ev ’ry step of the way.
I said, I must go back there (I got to go back.) and check to see if things still same.
Yeah, they were danc ing and sing ing and mov ing to the groov ing.
And just when it hit me, some bod y turned a round and shout ed: (G7)Play that funk y mu sic, white boy!
Play that funk y mu sic right.
Play that funk y mu sic, white boy!
(C)Lay down the boo gie and (Bb)play that funk y mu sic till you (E9)die.
Till you die,
yeah, yeah.
2.
3.
(3.) it was n’t eas y
I chang rock and roll and
and things were get ting sha ky.
I thought I’d have to leave it hind.
But now it’s so much bet ter (It’s so much better.)
I’m funk out in ev er y
But I’ll nev er lose that feel ing (No won’t.)
of how I learned my les son that day.
Yeah, they were danc ing and sing ing and mov ing to the groov ing.
And just when it hit me, some bod y turned a round and shout ed: (G7)Play that funk y mu sic, white boy!
Play that funk y mu sic right.
Play that funk y mu sic, white boy!
(C)Lay down the boo gie and (Bb)play that funk y mu sic till you (E9)die.
Till you die,
yeah, yeah.
2.
3.
They shout ed (G7)Play that funk y mu sic.
(Play that funk y mu sic.) Play that funk y mus ic.
(You got ta keep on play ing funk y mus ic).
Play that funk y mu sic (Play that funk y mu sic).
Play that funk y mu sic.
(Come and take you high er, yeah!) (A7)Play that funk y mu sic white boy!
Play that funk y mu sic right.
(A7)Play that funk y mu sic white boy!
Play that funk y mu sic right.
Play That Funky Music — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry: 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 E, 110 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Play That Funky Music”
- Can I sing "Play That Funky Music" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Play That Funky Music" 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 E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry in?
- The backing track is in E at 110 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 "Play That Funky Music" 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 "Play That Funky Music"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Play That Funky Music", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Play That Funky Music" 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 "Play That Funky Music"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Play That Funky Music"?
- "Play That Funky Music" was originally performed by Wild Cherry. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Play That Funky Music" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry. 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 "Play That Funky Music" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Play That Funky Music" 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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