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You sit out there in the cov er ing,
in the box, kings of the ho ly night.
And I was lu cid and con scious
and hov er ing like a fi re fly.
I’m ly ing stretched out on the ca no py.
He put his arms out slow.
And I heard the whis pers of si lence
float ing down from the ra di o.
So (F)come on, come on I’m read y now.
I got the feel ing hon ey like I’m read y to roll.
You see I’m not gon na wait till the end ing
’cause I got the burn ing fi re in there, in my soul.
I saw the light from a ket tle gun,
six teen days un der a south ern sun.
there were times when I thought that
I would n’t mind if I lost my mind out there.
You would n’t be lieve if I told you so.
The things I saw e nough
to make the man in me man ly,
make him man ly.
Go get your things out let’s get
Oh, I can feel the wave com ing o ver me.
I’ve been wait ing for this day too long just to let it all go.
As a child I was won der eyed
at the thought that I might know
a life in the ec sta sy of rock ’n’ roll.
Not tak ing it (F)slow.
I’m an ar row in a bow.
You’d think that I would (G)know
what it is that makes you go...
So (F)come on, come on I’m read y now.
I got the feel ing hon ey like I’m read y to roll.
You see I’m not gon na wait till the end
’cause I got the burn ing fi re in there, in my soul.
Southern Sun — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Southern Sun" by Boy And Bear: 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 C, 118 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Southern Sun”
- Can I sing "Southern Sun" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Southern Sun" 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 C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Southern Sun" by Boy And Bear in?
- The backing track is in C at 118 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 "Southern Sun" 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 "Southern Sun"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Southern Sun", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Southern Sun" 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 "Southern Sun"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Southern Sun"?
- "Southern Sun" was originally performed by Boy And Bear. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Southern Sun" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Southern Sun" by Boy And Bear. 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 "Southern Sun" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Southern Sun" 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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