It was (A)sev en for ty five (Bm11)we were all in line to (E)greet the tea cher Miss (A)Cath leen, (F#m)first was Ke vin, then came Lu cy, (E)third in line (A)was me.
All of us were or di na ry com (E)pared to Cyn thi (A)a Rose, she (F#m)al ways stood (Bm11)at the back of the line, a (E)smile be neath (A)her nose.
Her fav ’rite num ber (Bm11)was twen ty and (E)ev ’ry sin (A)gle day, (F#m)if you asked her (Bm11)what she had for break fast (E)this is what (A)she’d say: (A)Star fish (Bm11)and cof fee, (E)ma ple syr’p (A)and jam, (F#m)but ter scotch clouds (Bm11)and a tan ge rine, a (E)side or der (A)of ham.
If you set (Bm11)your mind free ba by (E)may be you’d un (A)der stand, (F#m)Star fish (Bm11)and cof fee, (E)ma ple syr’p (A)and jam.
(A)Cyn thi a wore the pret ti est dress with (E)dif f’rent col (A)our socks,
(F#m)some times (Bm11)I won dered if to (E)mates were in (A)her lunch box.
My and Lu cy o pened it when Cyn thi a was n’t (A)a round,
(F#m)Lu cy cried, (Bm11)I al most died you (A)know what we found?
(A)Star fish (Bm11)and cof fee, (E)ma ple syr’p (A)and jam, (F#m)but ter scotch clouds (Bm11)and a tan ge rine, a (E)side or der (A)of ham.
If you set (Bm11)your mind free ba by (E)may be you’d un (A)der stand, (F#m)Star fish (Bm11)and cof fee, (E)ma ple syr’p (A)and jam.
(A)Cyn thi a wore the pret ti est dress with (E)dif f’rent col (A)our socks,
(F#m)some times (Bm11)I won dered if to (E)mates were in (A)her lunch box.
My and Lu cy o pened it when Cyn thi a was n’t (A)a round,
(F#m)Lu cy cried, (Bm11)I al most died you (A)know what we found?
(E)ma ple syr’p (A)and jam, oh.
(CN.C.)Star fish and cof fee, Cyn thi a had a hap py face just like the one she’d draw, on ev ’ry wall in ev ’ry school, but it’s all right, it’s for a wor thy cause.
(Bm11)Go’on Cynth,
keep sing in’, (A)Star fish (Bm11)and cof fee, (E)ma ple syr’p (A)and jam, (F#m)but ter scotch clouds (Bm11)and a tan ge rine, a (E)side or der (A)of ham.
If you set (Bm11)your mind free ba by (E)may be you’d un (A)der stand, (F#m)Star fish (Bm11)and cof fee, (E)ma ple syr’p (A)and jam, oh.
(E)(La la la (A)la la,
(F#m)la la la la la la, (E)la la la (A)la la.
La la la la, la la la la, (E)la la la (A)la la.
(F#m)La la la (Bm11)la la la, (E)la la la (A)la la.
La la la (Bm11)la la la.)
Starfish And Coffee — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Starfish And Coffee" by Prince: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key A, 102 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Starfish And Coffee”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Starfish And Coffee" by Prince in?
- The backing track is in A at 102 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 "Starfish And Coffee" 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 "Starfish And Coffee"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Starfish And Coffee", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Starfish And Coffee" 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 "Starfish And Coffee"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Starfish And Coffee"?
- "Starfish And Coffee" 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.
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