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(D)I
won der if one (A7)day that you’ll say that you (D)care, if you’d say you love me (A7)mad ly, I’d glad ly be (D)there, like a pup pet on a (A)string!
(D)Love is just like a (A)mer ry go round
with (A7)all the fun of the fair.
One day I’m feel ing (A)down on the ground
(A7)then I’m up in the air.
(G)Are you lead ing me on?
To (C#)mor row will you be gone?
(D)I
won der if one (A7)day that you’ll say that you (D)care, if you’d say you love me (A7)mad ly, I’d glad ly be (D)there, like a pup pet on a (A)string!
(D)I may win on the (A)round a bout,
(A7)then I lose on swings.
In or out, there is (A)nev er a doubt
(A7)just who’s pull ing strings.
(G)I’m all tied up in you!
But (C#)where’s it lead ing me to?
(Eb)I
won der if one (Bb7)day that you’ll say that you (Eb)care, if you say you love me (Bb)mad ly, I’d glad ly be (Eb)there, like a pup pet on a (Bb)string!
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Puppet On A String — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Puppet On A String" by Sandie Shaw: 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 D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “Puppet On A String”
- Can I sing "Puppet On A String" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Puppet On A String" 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 D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Puppet On A String" by Sandie Shaw in?
- The backing track is in D 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 "Puppet On A String" 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 "Puppet On A String"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Puppet On A String", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Puppet On A String" 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 "Puppet On A String"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Puppet On A String"?
- "Puppet On A String" was originally performed by Sandie Shaw. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Puppet On A String" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Puppet On A String" by Sandie Shaw. 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 "Puppet On A String" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Puppet On A String" 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.