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In the (E)year of thir ty nine as sem bled here the vol un teers, the in the (D)days (A)when lands were few,
here the (F#m)ship sailed out in to the (D)blue and sun ny morn,
though the sweet est (E)sight ev er (A)seen.
And the (E)night is fol lowed and day.
grey, And the (F#dim)sto ry tell ers say
That the (F#m)score brave (C#7)souls (F#m)in side.
Oh, For (A)man y a lone ly day
sailed a (E)cross the milk y seas, Your Ne’er looked (F#m)back, (D)nev er feared,
(D)nev er cried.
Don’t you (A)hear my call
though you’re (D)man y years a way.
Don’t you hear me call ing (E)you?
Write your (A)let ters (C#7)in the (F#m)sand (A)for the day I (A)take your (Bm)hand, (E)In the (A)land (D)that our (E)grand chil dren (A)knew.
In the (E)year of thri ty nine as came a ship in from the blue, the vol un (D)teers (A)came home that day,
and they (F#m)bring good news in of a (D)world so new ly born,
though their hearts so (E)heav i ly (A)weigh.
For the (E)night is fol lowed and day.
grey, lit tle (F#dim)dar lin’, we’ll a way.
But my (F#m)love, this (C#7)can (F#m)not be,
Oh, so (A)man y a years have gone,
though I’m (E)old er but a year, Your moth er’s (F#m)eyes (D)from your eyes
(D)cry to me.
Don’t you (A)hear my call
though you’re (D)man y years a way.
Don’t you hear me call ing (E)you?
Write your (A)let ters (C#7)in the (F#m)sand (A)for the day I (A)take your (Bm)hand, (E)In the (A)land (D)that our (E)grand chil dren (A)knew.
In the (A)land (D)that our (E)grand chil dren (A)knew.
Don’t you
All your (A)let ters (C#7)in the (F#m)sand (A)can not (D)heal me (A)like your (Bm)hand, for my (F#m)life still a (E)head,
pit y (A)me.
'39 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "'39" by Queen: 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 A, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “'39”
- What key is "'39" by Queen played in?
- '39 is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "'39"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "'39" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "'39"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "'39"?
- "'39" was originally performed by Queen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "'39"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Bm, C#7, D, E, F#dim, F#m.
- What other songs by Queen can I play here?
- Try "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY", "BICYCLE RACE", "SOMEBODY TO LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "'39" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "'39" by Queen. 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 "'39" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "'39" 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.