Other arrangements of Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)
Pick a learning view.
You’re a good sol dier, choos ing your bat tles.
Pick your self up and dust your self (G)off and back in the sad dle.
You’re on the front line, ev ’ry one’s watch ing.
You know it’s se ri ous.
We’re get ting (G)clos er, this is n’t o ver.
The pres sure’s on, you feel it.
But you’ve got it all, be lieve it.
(D)When you fall, get up.
Oh, oh.
And (A)if you fall, get up.
Eh, eh.
(Bm)Tsa mi na mi na san ga le wa.
’Cause this is A fri ca.
(D)Tsa mi na mi na, eh, eh.
(A)Wa ka wa ka, eh, eh.
(Bm)Tsa mi na mi na san ga le wa.
This time for A fri ca.
Lis ten to your God, this is our mot to.
Your time to shine, don’t wait in line.
(G)Y va mos por to do.
Peo ple are rais ing their ex pec ta tions.
Go on and feed them, this is your (G)mo ment, he si ta tion.
To day’s your day I
You paved the way,
If (D)you get down,
When (A)you get down,
This time for
A na wa a a.
(D)Tsa mi na mi na, eh, eh.
(A)Wa ka wa ka, eh, eh.
(Bm)Tsa mi na mi na san ga le wa.
This time for A fri ca.
’Cause this is A fri ca.
(Bm)Tsa mi na mi na.
A na wa a a.
(D)Tsa mi na mi na.
(Bm)Tsa mi na mi na.
A na wa a a.
(D)Tsa mi na mi na, eh, eh.
(A)Wa ka wa ka eh, eh.
(Bm)Tsa mi na mi na san ga le wa.
A na wa a a.
(D)Tsa mi na mi na, eh, eh.
(A)Wa ka wa ka, eh, eh.
(Bm)Tsa mi na mi na san ga le wa.
This time for A fri ca.
(D)Djan go eh, eh.
(A)Djan go eh, eh.
(Bm)Tsa mi na mi na san ga le wa.
A na wa a a.
(D)Djan go eh, eh.
(A)Djan go eh, eh.
(Bm)Tsa mi na mi na san ga le wa.
A na wa a a.
This time for A fri ca.
This time for A fri ca.
This time for A fri ca.
This time for A fri ca.
Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)" by Shakira featuring Freshlyground: 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, 128 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 “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)”
- Can I sing "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)" 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 "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)" by Shakira featuring Freshlyground in?
- The backing track is in D at 128 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 "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)" 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 "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)" 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 "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)"?
- "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)" was originally performed by Shakira featuring Freshlyground. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)" by Shakira featuring Freshlyground. 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 "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)" 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 "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)" 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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