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You know I’m bad at com mu ni ca tion, it’s the hard est thing for me to do and they say it’s the most im por tant part that re la tion ships go through.
And I’d (A)give it all a way just so I could say that, well I know, I know, I know, I know that you’re gon na be O.
K.
an y way.
You know there’s no rhyme or rea son for the way you turned out to be, I did n’t go and try to change my mind, n not in ten tion al ly.
I know it’s (A)hard to hear me say it but (G)I can’t bear to stay and I just know I know I know I know that you’re gon na be O.
K.
an y way.
(G)Al ways keep a your (D)heart locked tight, don’t let your mind re (A)tire.
Oh, but I just could n’t take it, I tried (D)hard a not to fake it, but I (Bm)fum bled and when it came down to the (A)wire.
It felt great, it felt right, oh, but I (Bm)fum bled and when it came down to the (A)wire.
It felt great, it felt right, oh, but I (Bm)fum bled and when it came down to the (A)wire.
May be use your i ma gi na try to make you what you want ed be, be cause I’m sor ry I do what I did, but it came tu ral ly.
(A)give it all a way just so I could say that, well I know, I know, I know, I know that you’re gon na be O.
K.
an y way.
Well, try to keep my self to geth er, af ter all the op tu ni ties, try to stay true to you and try to do what you want ed for me.
And I’d give all a way just to hear you say that, well I know I know I know I know that you’re gon na be O.
K.
an y way.
(G)Al ways keep a your (D)heart locked tight, don’t let your mind re (A)tire.
Oh, but I just could n’t take it, I tried (D)hard a not to fake it, but I (Bm)fum bled and when it came down to the (A)wire.
It felt great, it felt right, oh, but I (Bm)fum bled and when it came down to the (A)wire.
It felt great, it felt right, oh, but I (Bm)fum bled and when it came down to the (A)wire.
May be use (A)wire.
Al ways keep a your heart locked tight, don’t let your mind re tire.
Al ways keep a your heart locked tight, don’t let your mind re tire.
Oh, but I just could n’t take it, I tried (D)hard a not to fake it but I (Bm)fum bled and when it came down to the (A)wire.
But I just could n’t take it, I tried (D)hard a not to fake it but I (Bm)fum bled and when it came down to the (A)wire.
But I (A)wire.
It felt (G)great, it felt (D)right, oh, but I (Bm)fum bled and when it came down to the (A)wire.
It felt (G)great, it felt (D)right, oh, but I (Bm)fum bled and when it came down to the (A)wire.
It felt (G)great, it felt (D)right, oh, but I (Bm)fum bled and when it came down to the (A)wire.
It felt (G)great, it felt (D)right, oh, but I (Bm)fum bled and when it came down to the (A)wire.
It felt (A)wire.
No, no no no no.
It felt (Bm)right.
It felt (A)right.
It felt (G)right.
No, no no no no.
But I (Bm)fum bled and when it came down to the (A)wire.
Yeah.
The Wire — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Wire" by Haim: 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 D, 180 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 Wire”
- Can I sing "The Wire" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Wire" 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 D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Wire" by Haim in?
- The backing track is in D at 180 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 Wire" 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 Wire"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Wire", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Wire" 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 Wire"?
- 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 Wire"?
- "The Wire" was originally performed by Haim. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Haim are available?
- Other accompaniments by Haim: "Falling", "Want You Back". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Wire" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Wire" by Haim. 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 Wire" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 Wire" 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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