Other arrangements of What Are Words
Pick a learning view.
An y where you (F)are, I am near.
An y where you (C)go, I’ll be there.
An y time you whis per my name,
you’ll see
how ev ’ry sin gle (F)prom ise I’ll keep.
’Cause what kind of (C)guy would I be, if I was to leave when you need
me most?
What are (F)words if you real ly don’t (Gsus4)mean them when you say them?
What are (F)words?
If they’re on ly for (Gsus4)good times then they’re done.
When it’s (F)love, yeah, you say them out (G)loud, those words, they (C)nev er (G)go a way.
(C)They live on,
e ven when we’re gone.
And I know an (F)an gel was sent just for me and (C)I know I’m meant to be where I am.
And I’m gon
na be
stand ing right be (F)side her to night, and I’m gon na (C)be by your side.
I would nev er
she needs
most.
What are (F)words if you real ly don’t (Gsus4)mean them when you say them?
What are (F)words?
If they’re on ly for (Gsus4)good times then they’re done.
When it’s (F)love, yeah, you say them out (G)loud, those words, they (C)nev er (G)go a way.
(C)They live on,
e ven when we’re gone.
And I know an An y where you I’m for ev er (CN.C.)keep ing my an
gel
(C)close.
What Are Words — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
2 people have learned this song
Free karaoke for "What Are Words" by Chris Medina: 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 C, 126 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “What Are Words”
- Can I sing "What Are Words" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "What Are Words" 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 C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "What Are Words" by Chris Medina in?
- The backing track is in C at 126 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 "What Are Words" 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 "What Are Words"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "What Are Words", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "What Are Words" 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 "What Are Words"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "What Are Words"?
- "What Are Words" was originally performed by Chris Medina. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "What Are Words" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "What Are Words" by Chris Medina. 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 "What Are Words" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "What Are Words" 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.
More songs you might like
Etude In A Major (The Coral Sea)
William Gillock
Monkin' The Blues (A Tribute To Thelonious)
Eric Baumgartner