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Life was a song,
you came a long.
Iβve laid a (Gbmaj7)wake
the (Fm7)whole
night (Bb7)through.
If I but dared
to think you cared,
(F7)this is what
Iβd (Fm7)say
to (Bb)you.
(Bb7)You were meant for (Ebmaj7)me
and (Fm7)I (Bb7)was (Fm)meant (B7)for (Ebmaj7)you.
(C7)Na (G7)ture (Am)pat terned (C7)you and (F9)when she was done
you were all the sweet things
rolled up in (Bb7)one.
(CN.C.)Youβre like a (Fm7)plain
(Bb7)tive (Fm)mel (Bb7)o
(Eb6)dy
that (Fm7)nev (Bb7)er lets me
(G7)free.
But (C7)Iβm
(C7)con tent
the (Fm)an gels (C7)must have (Fm)sent (C)you, (Fm)and (Edim7)they (Fm7)meant (Bb7)you
(Bb9)just for (Eb)me.
(G7)But (C7)Iβm
con tent
the (Fm)an gels (C7)must have (Fm)sent you, (Fm)and (Edim7)they (Fm7)meant (Bb)you
just for (Eb)me.
You Were Meant For Me β Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "You Were Meant For Me" by Nacio Herb Brown: 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 Ab, 128 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About βYou Were Meant For Meβ
- Can I sing "You Were Meant For Me" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes β Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "You Were Meant For Me" 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 Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "You Were Meant For Me" by Nacio Herb Brown in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 128 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "You Were Meant For Me" with this accompaniment?
- Yes β 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 "You Were Meant For Me"?
- Effectively yes β it's the piano-only backing for "You Were Meant For Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "You Were Meant For Me" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "You Were Meant For Me"?
- Yes β registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "You Were Meant For Me"?
- "You Were Meant For Me" was originally performed by Nacio Herb Brown. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Nacio Herb Brown are available?
- Other accompaniments by Nacio Herb Brown: "All I Do Is Dream Of You", "Beautiful Girl (from Singin' In The Rain)", "Broadway Melody". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "You Were Meant For Me" with lyrics?
- Yes β this is a free karaoke slide for "You Were Meant For Me" by Nacio Herb Brown. 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 β 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 "You Were Meant For Me" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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) β the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "You Were Meant For Me" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes β 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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