The Rosary

by Perry Como
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Lyrics

The hours I (Gm7)spent with thee, dear (Bb7)heart,

are as a (Gm7)string of pearls to (Bb7)me.

I count them o ver ev ’ry (Ab)one a part, my (Bb7)ro sa ry, my (Eb)ro sa ry!

Each hour a (Gm7)pearl, each pearl a (Bb7)pray’r

to still a (Gm7)heart in ab sence (Bb7)wrung.

I tell each bead un to the (Ab)end, and there a (C)cross is (G)hung!

O, mem o (Gm7)ries that bless and (Bb7)burn!

O, bar ren (Gm)gain and bit ter (Bb7)loss!

I kiss each bead, and strive at (Ab)last to learn to kiss the (Cm)cross,

(F7)sweet heart, to (Bb7)kiss the (Eb)cross.

The Rosary β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Rosary" by Perry Como: 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 Ab, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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€œThe Rosary”

Can I sing "The Rosary" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes β€” Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Rosary" 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 Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Rosary" by Perry Como in?
The backing track is in Ab 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 "The Rosary" 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 "The Rosary"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "The Rosary", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Rosary" 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 "The Rosary"?
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 "The Rosary"?
"The Rosary" was originally performed by Perry Como. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Perry Como are available?
Other accompaniments by Perry Como: "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas", "Winter Wonderland". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Rosary" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "The Rosary" by Perry Como. 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 "The Rosary" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "The Rosary" 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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