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I look at you all,
see the love there that’s sleep ing,
while my gui tar gen tly weeps.
I look at the floor, and I see it needs sweep ing.
Still my gui tar gen tly weeps.
I don’t know why
no bo dy told you,
how to un fold
(B9)your (Dmaj9)love.
I don’t know (C#m7)how
some one con trolled you,
they bought and sold
(Dmaj9)you.
I look at the world
and I no tice it’s turn ing,
while my gui tar gen tly weeps.
With ev ’ry mis take we must sure ly be learn ing.
Still my gui tar gent ly weeps.
at you all,
see the love there that’s sleep ing.
While my gui tar gent ly weeps.
I look at you all.
Still my gui tar gent ly weeps.
While My Guitar Gently Weeps — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" by The Beatles: 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, 120 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.
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About “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”
- Can I sing "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" 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 "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" by The Beatles in?
- The backing track is in C at 120 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 "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" 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 "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" 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 "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"?
- "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" was originally performed by The Beatles. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by The Beatles are available?
- Other accompaniments by The Beatles: "All You Need Is Love", "All You Need Is Love", "Back In The U.S.S.R.". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" by The Beatles. 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 "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" 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 "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" 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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