Sweet Transvestite

by Richard O Brien
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Lyrics

How d’ya do I

see you’ve met my

faith ful han dy man,

he’s a lit tle brought down, be cause when you knocked he (A)thought you were the can dy man.

Don’t get strung out

by the way that I look,

don’t judge a book by it’s (E7)cov er,

I’m not much of a man by the light of the day, but the (A7)night I’m one hell of a lov er.

I’m just a (B)sweet tran ves tite,

from (A)Trans sex ual

Tran syl van i a.

Let me show you round may be, play you a sound you (A7)look like you’re both pret ty (E7)groo vy, but if you want some thing vis ual that’s not too a bys mal, we could take in an old Steve Reeves (E7)mo vie.

How d’ya do I

see you’ve met my

faith ful han dy man,

he’s a lit tle brought down, be cause when you knocked he (A)thought you were the can dy man.

Don’t get strung out

by the way that I look,

don’t judge a book by it’s (E7)cov er,

I’m not much of a man by the light of the day, but the (A7)night I’m one hell of a lov er.

I’m just a (B)sweet tran ves tite,

from (A)Trans sex ual

Tran syl van i a.

Let me show you round may be, play you a sound you (A7)look like you’re both pret ty (E7)groo vy, but if you want some thing vis ual that’s not too a bys mal, we could take in an old Steve Reeves (E7)mo vie.

(E7)ten sion.

I’m just a (B)sweet trans ves tite

from (A)Trans sex ual,

Tran syl van i a.

I’m just a (B)sweet trans ves tite,

from (A)Trans sex ual

Tran syl van i a.

Sweet Transvestite — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Sweet Transvestite" by Richard O Brien: 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 “Sweet Transvestite”

Can I sing "Sweet Transvestite" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Sweet Transvestite" 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 "Sweet Transvestite" by Richard O Brien 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 "Sweet Transvestite" 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 "Sweet Transvestite"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Sweet Transvestite", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Sweet Transvestite" 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 "Sweet Transvestite"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Sweet Transvestite"?
"Sweet Transvestite" was originally performed by Richard O Brien. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "Sweet Transvestite" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sweet Transvestite" by Richard O Brien. 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 "Sweet Transvestite" 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 "Sweet Transvestite" 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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