Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)

by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Lyrics

Sure, I came out here to make my (Db)name, want ed my pool, my dose of (Eb)fame, want ed my park ing space at (Absus4)War (Ab)ners.

(Fm)But af ter a year, a one room (Db)hell, a mur phy bed, a ran cid (Eb)smell, wall pa per peel ing at the (Fmsus2)cor (Fm)ners.

Sun set Bou le vard, (Eb)twist ing bou le vard, (Bb)se cre tive and (Bbm)rich, a lit tle (Fmb5)sca (Fm)ry.

Sun set Bou le vard, (Eb)tempt ing bou le vard, (Bb)wait ing there to (Bbm)swal low the un (Fm)wa ry.

Dreams are not e nough to win a (Db)war, out here they’re al ways keep ing (Eb)score, be neath the tan the bat tle (Absus4)ra (Ab)ges.

(Fm)Smile a rent ed smile, fill some one’s (Db)glass, kiss some one’s wife, kiss some one’s (Ebsus4)ass, we do what (Eb7)ev er pays the (Db)wa (Fm)ges.

(Fmsus2)Sun set Bou le vard, (Ebsus2)head line bou le vard, (Bb)get ting here is (Bbm)on ly the be (Fmb5)gin (Fm)ning.

Sun set Bou le vard, (Eb)jack pot bou le vard, (Bb)once you’ve won you (Bbm)have to go in (Fm)win ning.

(Db)You think I’ve sold out?

Dead right, I’ve sold out, I’ve just been wait ing (Bb)for the right of fer, (Fmsus2)comf ’ta ble quart ers, re gu lar ra tions, (Db)twen ty four hour (Fmsus2)five star room ser vice.

(Db)And if I’m ho nest I like the la dy.

I can’t help be ing touched by her fol ly.

(Fm)I’m tread ing wa er, tak ing the mo ney, (Db)watch ing her sun set.

(Fm)Well, I’m a wri ter.

(Fm)L.

A.’s changed a lot o ver the (Db)years since those brave gold rush pi on (Eb)eers came in their crea ky co vered (Absus4)wa (Ab)gons.

(Fm)Far as they could go, end of the (Db)line, their dreams were yours, their dreams were (Eb)mine, but in those dreams were hid den (Fm)dra gons.

(Fmsus2)Sun set Bou le vard, (Ebsus2)fren zied bou le vard, (Bb)swamped with ev ’ry (Bbm)kind of false e (Fmb5)mo (Fm)tion.

(Fmsus2)Sun set (Fm)Bou le vard, (Eb)bru tal bou le vard, (Bb)just like you we’ll (Bbm)wind up in the (Fm)o (Fmsus2)cean.

(F#m)She was sink ing fast, I threw a (D)rope, now I have suits and she has (E)hope, it seemed an e le gant so (Asus4)lu (A)tion.

(F#m)One day this must end, it is n’t (D)real, still I’ll en joy a hear ty (E)meal be fore to mor row’s ex e (D)cu (F#m)tion.

Sun set Bou le vard, (E)ruth (Esus4)less (E)bou le vard, (B)des ti na tion (Bm)for the sto ny (F#mb5)heart (F#m)ed.

Sun set Bou le vard, (E)le (Esus4)thal bou le vard, (B)ev ’ry one’s for (Bm)got ten how they (F#m)start ed here on (D11)Sun (D)set (E)Bou le (F#m)vard.

Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)" by Andrew Lloyd Webber: 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 Bb, 150 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)”

Can I sing "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)" 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 Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)" by Andrew Lloyd Webber in?
The backing track is in Bb at 150 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 "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)" 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 "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)" 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 "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)"?
"Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)" was originally performed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Andrew Lloyd Webber are available?
Other accompaniments by Andrew Lloyd Webber: "As If We Never Said Goodbye (from Sunset Boulevard)", "As If We Never Said Goodbye (from Sunset Boulevard)", "Beneath A Moonless Sky (from Love Never Dies)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)" by Andrew Lloyd Webber. 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 "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)" 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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