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I wan na be rich and I want lots of mon (Bb)ey, I don’t care a bout clev (Bbm)er, I don’t care a bout fun (F)ny.
I want loads of clothes and fuck loads of dia monds, I heard peo ple die while they’re try ing to find them.
And I’ll take my clothes off and it will be shame less, ’cause ev ’ry one knows it’s how you get fam (F)ous.
I’ll look at the Sun and I’ll look in the Mir (Bb)ror.
I’m on the right track, yeah, (CN.C.)I’m on to a win (F)ner.
And I don’t know what’s right and what’s real an y more.
And I don’t know how I’m meant to feel
an y more.
When do you think it will all be come clear?
’Cause I’m be ing ta ken o ver by the fear.
Life’s a bout film stars and a bout moth (Bb)ers, it’s all fast cars and cus sin’ each oth (F)er.
But it does n’t mat ’cause I’m pack ing plas tic, and that’s what makes my life so fan tas tic.
I am a wea pon of mas sive con sump tion and it’s not my fault it’s how I’m grammed to func tion.
I’ll
what’s right and what’s real an y more.
And I don’t know how I’m meant to feel
an y more.
When do you think it will all be come clear?
’Cause I’m be ing ta ken o ver by the fear.
For get a bout guns and for get am u ni (Bb)tion, ’cause I’m kill ing them all on my own lit tle mis (F)sion.
Now, I’m not a saint, but I’m not a sin (Bb)ner, and ev ’ry thing’s cool as long as I’m get ting thin (F)ner.
And I don’t know
The Fear — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "The Fear" by Lily Allen: 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, 136 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 “The Fear”
- Can I sing "The Fear" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Fear" 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 "The Fear" by Lily Allen in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 136 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 "The Fear" 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 "The Fear"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Fear", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Fear" 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 "The Fear"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Fear"?
- "The Fear" was originally performed by Lily Allen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Lily Allen are available?
- Other accompaniments by Lily Allen: "22", "Air Balloon", "Fuck You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Fear" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Fear" by Lily Allen. 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 "The Fear" 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 "The Fear" 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.