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If it (F7)keeps on rain ing, le vee’s going to break.
(Bb5)if it (F7)keeps on rain ing, le vee’s going to break.
(Bb5)When the (F7)le vee breaks, have no place to stay.
(F7)Mean old le vee, taught me to weep and moan.
Lord (well), (F7)mean old le vee, taught me to weep and moan.
It’s (F7)got what it takes to make a moun tain man leave his home.
Oh, well, oh, well, (Bb5)oh, well,
ooh.
Ah, don’t it (F)make you feel bad when you’re (C)try’n’ to find your way home, (and) (Bb)don’t know which way (C)to go?
If you’re (F)go ing down south (and) got (C)no work to do then you (Bb)go north to Chi (C)ca (Eb)go.
(F)Ah,
(C)ah,
(Bb)ah,
(C)ah, (F)ah.
(F)Ah,
(C)ah.
(Bb)Ah,
(C)ah, (Eb)ah, (F)ah.
(F)Ah,
(C)ah,
(Bb)ah,
(C)ah, (Eb)ah.
Oh,
(C)oh.
Go ing,
I’m (Bb5)going to (F7)Chi ca go,
going to Chi ca go.
Sor ry, but I can’t take you.
Ah,
go ing down.
I’m (Bb5)go ing (F7)down now.
Go ing down, I’m go ing down now.
Go ing down,
(Bb5)go ing (F7)down,
go ing down,
go ing down.
When The Levee Breaks — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "When The Levee Breaks" by Led Zeppelin: 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 Bb, 140 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “When The Levee Breaks”
- Can I sing "When The Levee Breaks" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "When The Levee Breaks" 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 Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "When The Levee Breaks" by Led Zeppelin in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 140 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 "When The Levee Breaks" 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 "When The Levee Breaks"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "When The Levee Breaks", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "When The Levee Breaks" 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 "When The Levee Breaks"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "When The Levee Breaks"?
- "When The Levee Breaks" was originally performed by Led Zeppelin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Led Zeppelin are available?
- Other accompaniments by Led Zeppelin: "Achilles Last Stand", "Dazed And Confused", "Kashmir". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "When The Levee Breaks" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When The Levee Breaks" by Led Zeppelin. 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 "When The Levee Breaks" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "When The Levee Breaks" 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.