Someone Saved My Life Tonight

by Elton John
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Lyrics

When I think of those (Db)East End (Ab)lights,

mug gy nights, the (Ab)cur tains drawn in the (Gb)lit tle room down (Db)stairs!

(Gb6)Pri ma don na!

Lord, you real ly (Ab)should have been there: (Gb6)sit ting like a prin cess perched in her e lec (Db)tric chair.

And it’s (Dbm)one more beer, and I don’t hear you (Bb7)a ny more.

We’ve all gone cra zy late ly: my (Bb7)friends out there roll ing round the base ment floor.

And some one saved my (Ab)life to night, (Bbm)su gar babe.

You al most had your (Ab)hooks in me,

(Bbm)did n’t you dear?

You (Ab)near ly (Db)had me roped and tied,

(Db)al tar bound,

(Bb7)hyp no tized.

Sweet Free dom whis pered in my ear: “You’re a (Bb7)but ter fly,

and (Db)but ter flies are free to fly,

(Bb)fly a way,

(Ab)high a way,

(C)bye (Db)bye.”

Nev er real ized the (Db)pass ing (Ab)hours of ev ’ning show ers, a slip noose hang ing in my dark est dreams.

I’m (Gb6)stran gled by your haunt ed so cial scene,

(Gb6)just a pawn out played by do mi na (Db)ting queen.

It’s (Dbm)four o’ clock in the morn ing, damn it!

Lis ten to me good.

I’m sleep ing with my self to night,

saved in time.

Thank God my mu sic’s still a live!

And some one saved my (Ab)life to night, (Bbm)su gar babe.

You al most had your (Ab)hooks in me,

(Bbm)did n’t you dear?

You (Ab)near ly (Db)had me roped and tied,

(Db)al tar bound,

(Bb7)hyp no tized.

Sweet Free dom whis pered in my ear: “You’re a (Bb7)but ter fly,

and (Db)but ter flies are free to fly,

(Bb)fly a way,

(Ab)high a way,

(C)bye (Db)bye.”

And I would have walked head on in to the (Ab)deep end of the ri ver,

(Fm9)cling ing to your stocks and bonds, pay ing your (Db)h.

p.

de mands for ev er.

They’re com ing in the morn ing with a truck to take me home.

Some one saved my life to night.

Some one saved my life to night.

Some one saved my life to night.

Some one saved my life to night.

Some one saved my life to night.

So (Db)save your strength and run the field you (Bb7)play a lone.

Some one saved, some one saved, some one saved my life to night.

Some one saved, some one saved, some one saved my life to night.

Someone Saved My Life Tonight — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" by Elton John: 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 Db, 66 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 “Someone Saved My Life Tonight”

Can I sing "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" 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 Db, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" by Elton John in?
The backing track is in Db at 66 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 "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" 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 "Someone Saved My Life Tonight"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Someone Saved My Life Tonight", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" 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 "Someone Saved My Life Tonight"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Someone Saved My Life Tonight"?
"Someone Saved My Life Tonight" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?
Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" by Elton John. 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 "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Db, 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 "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" 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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