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They say the skies of (C7)Leb an on are (F)burn ing, (Bb)those might y ce dars (C7)bleed ing in the (F)heat.
They’re show ing pic tures (C7)on the te le (F)vi sion, (Bb)wo men and chil dren (C7)dy ing in the (F)street.
And we’re still at it in our own place, still tryin’ to reach the (C)fu ture through the (F)past.
(F)Still tryin’ to carve to mor row through a tomb stone.
But hey, don’t (F)lis ten to me, ’cause this was (F)n’t to be no sad song.
We’ve heard too (C)much of that be (F)fore.
(Bb)Right now (F)I (C7)ly want to (C7)be here with you
’til the (Bb)mom ing dew comes fall (F)ing.
I want to take you to the (Bb)is land
and trace your foot prints in the (F)sand.
And in (F)the eve (C7)ning when the (C7)sun goes down, we’ll make (Bb)love to the (C)sound of the (F)o cean.
They’re rais ing skies of (C7)Leb an on are (F)burn ing,
(Bb)those might y ce dars (C7)bleed ing in the (F)heat.
They’re show ing pic tures (C7)on the te le (F)vi sion,
(Bb)wo men and chil dren (C7)dy ing in the (F)street.
And we’re still at it in our own place, still tryin’ to reach the (C)fu ture through the (F)past.
(F)Still tryin’ to carve to mor row through a tomb stone.
But hey, don’t (F)lis ten to me, ’cause this was (F)n’t to be no sad song.
We’ve heard too (C)much of that be (F)fore.
(Bb)Right now (F)I (C7)ly want to (C7)be here with you ’til the (Bb)mom ing dew comes fall
(F)ing.
I want to take you to the (Bb)is land
and trace your foot prints in the (F)sand.
And in (F)the eve (C7)ning when the (C7)sun goes down, we’ll make (Bb)love to the (C)sound of the (F)o cean.
They’re rais ing o cean.
(Bb)free dom,
free dom.
The Island — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Island" by Paul Brady: 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, 100 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 Island”
- Can I sing "The Island" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Island" 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 Island" by Paul Brady in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 100 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 Island" 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 Island"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Island", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Island" 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 Island"?
- 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 Island"?
- "The Island" was originally performed by Paul Brady. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Island" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Island" by Paul Brady. 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 Island" 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 Island" 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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