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Ev ’ry now and then I get a (Ab)lit tle bit lone ly and you’re nev er com ing round.
Ev ’ry now and then I get a (Ab)lit tle bit tired of lis tening to the sound of my tears
Ev ’ry now and then I get a (B)lit tle bit ner vous that the best of all the years have gone by.
Ev ’ry now and then I get a (B)lit tle bit ter ri fied and then I see the look in your eye.
Ev ’ry now and then I fall a (E)part.
Ev ’ry now and then I fall a (Ab)part.
And I (Fm7)need you now to night,
and I (Eb7)need you more than ev er.
And if you (Fm7)on ly hold me tight,
we’ll be (Eb7)hold ing on for (Ab)ev er.
And we’ll on ly be mak ing it (Db)right, ’cos we’ll (Eb7)nev er be wrong.
To (Fm)geth er we can take it to the (Ebsus4)end of the line.
Your (Fm)love is like a sha dow on me (Bb)all of the time.
All of the time.
I (Ab)don’t know what to do and I’m al ways in the dark.
We’re (Fm)liv ing in a pow der keg and (Bb)giv ing off sparks.
I real ly need you to night,
for ev er’s gon na (Absus4)start to night.
For ev er’s gon na start to (Ab)night.
(C7)now I’m on ly fall ing a part.
(Absus4)There's (Bbm7)no thing I can do, a (Eb7)to tal e clipse of the heart.
(Ab)Once up on a time there was (Fm7)light in my life, but (C7)now there’s on ly love in the dark.
(Bbm7)No thing I can say, a (Eb7)to tal e clipse of the heart.
I real ly need you to night,
for ev er’s gon na (Ab)start to night,
For ev er’s gon na start to (Ab)night.
(Bbm7)No thing I can a (Eb7)to tal e clipse of the heart.
A (Eb7)to tal e clipse of the heart.
A (Eb7)to tal e clipse of the heart.
Total Eclipse Of The Heart — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" by Bonnie Tyler: 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, 80 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 — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Total Eclipse Of The Heart”
- Can I sing "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" 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 "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" by Bonnie Tyler in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 80 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 "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" 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 "Total Eclipse Of The Heart"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Total Eclipse Of The Heart", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" 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 "Total Eclipse Of The Heart"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Total Eclipse Of The Heart"?
- "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" was originally performed by Bonnie Tyler. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Bonnie Tyler are available?
- Other accompaniments by Bonnie Tyler: "Holding Out For A Hero". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" by Bonnie Tyler. 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 "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" 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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