Other arrangements of Sometimes It Snows In April
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(E)Tra cy died soon af ter a long fought (A)civ il war,
(E)just af ter I’d wiped a way his last (A)tear.
I (E)guess he’s bet ter off than he was be fore,
a (E)whole lot bet ter off than the fools he left here.
I (E)used to cry for (F#sus2/4)Tra cy ’cause he was my (A)on ly friend.
Those (E)kind of cars don’t (F#sus2/4)pass you ev ’ry (A)day.
I used to cry for Tra (F#sus2/4)cy ’cause I want to (A)see him a gain,
but (E)some times, some times life ain’t al ways the (A)way.
Some times it snows
in Ap ril.
Some times I feel
so bad,
so (F#)bad.
Some times I (Bbsus2)wish
that (B)life was nev er end ing,
and (F#11)all good things, they (B)say, nev er last.
I (E)Spring time was al ways my fav ’rite time (A)of year,
a (E)time for lov ers hold ing hands in the rain,
now (E)spring time on ly re minds me of Tra cy’s tears,
(E)al ways cry for love,
nev er cry for (A)pain.
He
used to (E)stay so strong, un
a fraid to die, un a fraid of the death that left me hyp no tised,
(F#sus2/4)no, star ing at his pic ture I rea lized.
(E)No one could cry the way my Tra cy cried.
Some times it snows
in Ap ril.
Some times I feel
so bad,
so (F#)bad.
Some times I (Bbsus2)wish
that (B)life was nev er end ing,
and (F#11)all good things, they (B)say, nev er last.
I (E)Spring time was al ways my fav ’rite time (A)of year,
a (E)time for lov ers hold ing hands in the rain,
now (E)spring time on ly re minds me of Tra cy’s tears,
(E)al ways cry for love,
nev er cry for (A)pain.
He
used to (E)stay so strong, un
a fraid to die, un a fraid of the death that left me hyp no tised,
(F#sus2/4)no, star ing at his pic ture I rea lized.
(E)No one could cry the way my Tra cy cried.
(E)of ten dream of hea (F#sus2/4)ven, I know that Tra (A)cy’s there,
I (E)know that he has found an oth er friend.
(E)May be he’s found the an swer to all the (A)Ap ril snow,
(E)may be one day I’ll (F#sus2/4)see my Tra cy a gain.
Some times it snows
in Ap ril.
Some times I feel
so bad,
so (F#)bad.
Some times I (Bbsus2)wish
that (B)live was nev er end ing,
and (F#11)all good things, they (B)say, nev er last.
And (F#11)all good things they (B)say, nev er last.
And (F#11)love, it is n’t love un til it’s past.
Sometimes It Snows In April — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sometimes It Snows In April" by Prince: 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, 104 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 “Sometimes It Snows In April”
- Can I sing "Sometimes It Snows In April" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Sometimes It Snows In April" 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 "Sometimes It Snows In April" by Prince in?
- The backing track is in E at 104 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 "Sometimes It Snows In April" 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 "Sometimes It Snows In April"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Sometimes It Snows In April", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Sometimes It Snows In April" 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 "Sometimes It Snows In April"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Sometimes It Snows In April"?
- "Sometimes It Snows In April" was originally performed by Prince. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Prince are available?
- Other accompaniments by Prince: "How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore", "Kiss", "Purple Rain". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Sometimes It Snows In April" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sometimes It Snows In April" by Prince. 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 "Sometimes It Snows In April" 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 "Sometimes It Snows In April" 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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