Other arrangements of Private Investigations
Pick a learning view.
It’s a mys te ry to me
the game com men ces
for the us u al fee
plus ex pen ses con fid ent ial in for ma tion
it’s in a dia ry
this is my in ves ti ga tion
not a pub lic en quir y.
I go checking out the re ports
dig ging up the dirt
you get to meet all sorts
in this line of work Treach er y trea son
there’s always an excuse for it
and when I find the reas on
I still can’t get used to it.
And what have you got at the end of the day?
And what have you got
to take a (D)way?
A bot tle of key
and a new set of lies,
blinds on the win dow and a (B)pain be hind the eyes.
Scarred for life,
no com pen sa tion.
Pri vate in (B7)ves ti ga tions.
Private Investigations — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Private Investigations" by Dire Straits: 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 G, 88 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “Private Investigations”
- Can I sing "Private Investigations" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Private Investigations" 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 G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Private Investigations" by Dire Straits in?
- The backing track is in G at 88 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 "Private Investigations" 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 "Private Investigations"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Private Investigations", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Private Investigations" 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 "Private Investigations"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Private Investigations"?
- "Private Investigations" was originally performed by Dire Straits. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Dire Straits are available?
- Other accompaniments by Dire Straits: "Brothers in Arms", "Walk Of Life". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Private Investigations" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Private Investigations" by Dire Straits. 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 "Private Investigations" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Private Investigations" 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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