Swinging On A Star

by Bing Crosby
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Lyrics

(Ab7)Would you (F)like to (G7)swing on a (C7)star,

car ry (F9sus4)moon beams (F7)home in a (Bb)jar,

(Ab7)and be (F)bet ter (G7)off than you (C7)are,

(F9sus4)or would you (F7)ra ther be a (Bb)mule?

A (Bb)mule is an (Eb6)a ni mal with (Bb)long fun ny (Eb)ears, he (Bb)kicks up at (Eb6)a ny thing he (Bb)hears.

His (C7)back is braw ny, but his (F)brain is weak, he’s (C7)just plain stu pid, with a (F)stub (Fmaj7)born (F7)streak, and by the (Bb)way, if you (Eb6)hate to go to (Bb)school,

(Cm7)you may grow (F7)up to be a (Bb)mule.

Or (Ab7)would you (F)like to (G7)swing on a (C7)star,

car ry (F9sus4)moon beams (F7)home in a (Bb)jar,

(Ab7)and be (F)bet ter (G7)off than you (C7)are,

(F9sus4)or would you (F7)ra ther be a (Bb)pig?

A (Bb)pig

(Bb)dirt on his (Eb)face, his (Bb)shoes are a (Eb6)ter ri ble dis (Bb)grace.

He’s (C7)got no man ners when he (F)eats his food,

(C7)fat and la zy, and ex (F)treme (Fmaj7)ly (F7)rude, but if you (Bb)don’t care a (Eb6)fea ther or a (Bb)fig,

(Bb)pig.

(Bb)fish?

(Ab7)are,

(F9sus4)you could be (F7)swing ing on a (Eb)star.

Swinging On A Star β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Swinging On A Star" by Bing Crosby: 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 Eb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œSwinging On A Star”

Can I sing "Swinging On A Star" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes β€” Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Swinging On A Star" 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 Eb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Swinging On A Star" by Bing Crosby in?
The backing track is in Eb at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Swinging On A Star" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” 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 "Swinging On A Star"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "Swinging On A Star", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Swinging On A Star" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Swinging On A Star"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Swinging On A Star"?
"Swinging On A Star" was originally performed by Bing Crosby. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Bing Crosby are available?
Other accompaniments by Bing Crosby: "May The Good Lord Bless and Keep You", "Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas In Hawaii)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Swinging On A Star" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Swinging On A Star" by Bing Crosby. 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 β€” 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 "Swinging On A Star" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Eb, 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Swinging On A Star" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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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