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(E)Here comes John ny sing ing old ies gold ies be bop a lu la ba by what I say here comes John ny sing ing I got ta wo man down in the tun nels trying to make it pay.
He got the ac tion he got the mo tion yeah the boy can play de di ca tion de vo tion (E)turn ing all the night time in to the day he do the (E)song a bout the sweet lo vin’ (B)wo man he do the (E)song a bout the knife
he do the (E7)walk
he do the walk of (A)life yeah he do the walk of life.
and he’ll tell you a sto ry hand me down my walk in’
with the pow er and the glo ry back beat the talk in’ blues.
Walk Of Life — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Walk Of Life" by Dire Straits: 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 E, 176 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Walk Of Life”
- Can I sing "Walk Of Life" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Walk Of Life" 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 E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Walk Of Life" by Dire Straits in?
- The backing track is in E at 176 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 "Walk Of Life" 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 "Walk Of Life"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Walk Of Life", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Walk Of Life" 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 "Walk Of Life"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Walk Of Life"?
- "Walk Of Life" was originally performed by Dire Straits. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Dire Straits are available?
- Other accompaniments by Dire Straits: "Brothers in Arms", "Private Investigations". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Walk Of Life" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Walk Of Life" by Dire Straits. 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 "Walk Of Life" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Walk Of Life" 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.