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When ev er (Bb)trou bles and wor ries (F7)come a (Bb)long,
that is the time when we need a cheer ful (F7)song,
and all the (Bb)troops know that this is (F7)real ly (Bb)so,
they (G7)have (Ddim)a (F)sing song, as (C7)on the march they (F)go,
(F7)they used to sing a good old (Bb)chor
us,
(F7)they learnt the words “some where in (Bb)France,”
(F7)and it is still the right tune (Bb)for
us,
(C7)now Bri tain’s got a sec ond (F)chance,
the (F7)song (Eb)is (F7)“Ma (Eb)de (F7)lon,”
we sang (Eb)it (F7)with (Eb)a (F7)will,
now (F)his (Bb)to (F7)ry (Bb)re (F)peats (Eb)it (F7)self, (Eb)we (F7)sing it (Bb)still: (CN.C.)Bri tain and (Bb)France are on the (Edim)march once (Bb)more,
(CN.C.)sing ing the song
that help’d them win (G7)be (Eb)fore.
(CN.C.)It’s the (F7)tune
that al ways cheers them (Bb)on.
(Ddim)It’s the (F)good old (C7)“Ma de (F7)lon,”
(CN.C.)same old re (Bb)frain our fa thers (Edim)used to (Bb)sing,
(CN.C.)now it’s the sons
who make the cho (G7)rus (Eb)swing,
years go (F7)by,
but still the song goes (Bb)on
Ma de (Eb)lon, Ma de (F)lon, (F7)Ma de (Bb)lon.
Where is the (Bb)girl that once we (Edim)used to (Bb)know?
(CN.C.)Where is girl
who help’s us beat (G7)the (Eb)foe?
(CN.C.)As we (F7)march,
we won der where she’s (Bb)gone.
(Ddim)Have you (F)seen our
(F7)lon?”
(CN.C.)Brit ish and (Bb)French are sing ing (Edim)out her (Bb)praise,
(CN.C.)just as they did
in o ther bat (G7)tle (Eb)days,
through the (F7)years,
her mem ’ry’s lin gered
(Bb)-
Quand Madelon — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Quand Madelon" by Camille Isidore Robert: 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, 120 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 “Quand Madelon”
- Can I sing "Quand Madelon" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Quand Madelon" 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 "Quand Madelon" by Camille Isidore Robert in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 120 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 "Quand Madelon" 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 "Quand Madelon"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Quand Madelon", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Quand Madelon" 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 "Quand Madelon"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Quand Madelon"?
- "Quand Madelon" was originally performed by Camille Isidore Robert. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Quand Madelon" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Quand Madelon" by Camille Isidore Robert. 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 "Quand Madelon" 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 "Quand Madelon" 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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