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The (F)great (Fsus4)na tions of (F)Eu rope had (Bb)ga thered on the (F)shore.
They’d (Bb)con quered (Bdim7)what was be (F)hind them and (G7)now they want ed more.
So they (F)looked to the (Fsus4)might y (F)o cean and (Bb)took to the (Bb)West ern (F)sea.
The (Bb)great (Bdim7)na tions of (F)Eu rope in the (Bb)six teenth (F)cen tu (F)ry.
(Eb)Hide your wives and (Bb)daugh ters,
(F)hide the (F)gro ceries, (Dm)too.
The (Bb)great (Bdim7)na tions (F)of Eu rope com ing (F)through.
The (F)Grand Ca (Fsus4)na ry Is lands, first (Dm)land to (F)which they (Am)came.
They (Bb)con quered all the ca (F)na ries there which (G7)gave the land its (C)name, there were (F)na tives there called (Db)Guan ches, (Bb)Guan ches (Bb)by the (F)score.
(Bb)Bul lets, dis (Bdim7)ease, the (F)Por tu guese, and they (Bbmaj7)weren’t there (Bb)an y more.
Now they’re gone, they’re gone, they’re real ly gone.
You’ve (Am)nev er seen an y (Eb)one (G7)so (C)gone.
They’re a (F7)pic ture in a mu (Bb)se um, some lines writ ten in a (F)book.
But (Gm7)you won’t find a (Bbmaj7)live one no (Bb)mat ter where you (F)look.
(Eb)Hide your wives and (Bb)daugh ters,
(F)hide the (F)gro ceries, (Dm)too.
The (Bb)great (Bdim7)na tions (F)of Eu rope com ing (F)through.
Co (Dm)lum bus sailed for (Ab)In di a, found (Dm)Sal va dor in (Ab)stead.
He (Dm)shook hands with some (Am)In di ans there and (G7)soon they all were (C)dead.
They got (F)T B and (Gm7)ty phoid and (F)ath lete’s (F)foot, diph (Bb)the ri a (A7)and the (Dm)flu.
’Scuse me, (Bb)Great (F)Na tions (Bb)com ing (F)through.
Bal (Eb)bo a (G7)found the pa (C)ci fic and (Eb)on the trail one (C)day
he (Eb)met some (G7)friend ly (C)In di ans whom the (Eb)church told (G7)him were (C)gay.
So he (F)had them (Gm7)torn a (F)part by (F)dogs, on re (Bb)li gious grounds, they (Dm)say.
The great (Am)na tions of (Bb)Eu rope (F)were quite (Bb)ho ly in their (C)way.
Now they’re gone, (F)tell.
From where (F)you and I are (F)stand ing, at the (Bb)dawn of a (Bb)cen tu (F)ry,
(Bb)Eu ropes have (Bdim7)sprung up (F)ev ’ry where as (G7)an y one can (C)see.
But (F)there (Gm7)on the ho (F)ri zon, there’s a (Bb)pos si (A7)bi li ty,
some (Db)bug from (Ab)out of (Eb)Af ri (Bb)ca might (Dm)come for (Am)you and (C)me,
des (F)troy ing (Gm7)ev ’ry thing (F)in its path from (Bb)sea to (A7)shin ing (Dm)sea like the (Dm)great (Bb)na tions of (F)Eu rope (Bb)in the (Am)six teenth (Bb)cen (C7)tu (F)ry.
The Great Nations Of Europe — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Great Nations Of Europe" by Randy Newman: 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, 105 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 Great Nations Of Europe”
- Can I sing "The Great Nations Of Europe" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Great Nations Of Europe" 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 Great Nations Of Europe" by Randy Newman in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 105 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 Great Nations Of Europe" 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 Great Nations Of Europe"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Great Nations Of Europe", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Great Nations Of Europe" 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 Great Nations Of Europe"?
- 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 Great Nations Of Europe"?
- "The Great Nations Of Europe" was originally performed by Randy Newman. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Randy Newman are available?
- Other accompaniments by Randy Newman: "Dixie Flyer", "Feels Like Home", "In Germany Before The War". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Great Nations Of Europe" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Great Nations Of Europe" by Randy Newman. 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 Great Nations Of Europe" 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 Great Nations Of Europe" 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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