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I’ve these dreams I’m walk ing home,
(Em9)home when it used to be,
and ev (Amaj9)’ry thing is as it was,
(Em9)fro zen in front of me.
Here I stand
six feet small,
ro (Em9)man ti ciz ing years a go;
but it’s a bit (Amaj9)ter sweet feel ing hear ing “Wrapped A round Your Fin ger” on the ra di o.
And (Dmaj7)these (Amaj9)days
I (Dmaj7)wish I was (Amaj9)six a gain.
Oh, make me a red
(Amaj9)cape,
I (Dmaj7)wan na be (Amaj9)Su per man.
Oh, if on ly my life was more like (D9)nine teen eight y three,
all these things would be more like they (D9)were at the start of me.
Had it made in eight y three.
Think (Amaj9)ing ’bout my broth er Ben; I miss him ev ’ry day.
He looks just like his broth er John, but on an (Em9)eight een month de lay.
Here I stand
six feet small,
and (Em9)smil ing ’cause I’m scared as hell.
Kind (Amaj9)of like my life is like a se quel to a mov ie where the (Em9)ac tors’ names have changed.
Oh well.
Well,
If my life was more like (D9)nine teen eight y three,
I’d plot a course to the source of the (D9)pur est lit tle part of me.
And most my mem o ries
have es caped me or con fused them selves with (F#7)dreams.
If (Bm)heav en’s all we want it to be,
send your prayers to me
care of nine teen eight y three.
You can paint that house a (D9)rain bow of col ors, rip out the floor boards, (D9)re place the shut ters, but
that’s my (D9)plas tic in the dirt.
What ev er hap pened to (D9)my, what ev er hap pened to my, what ev er hap pened to (D9)my lunch box?
When came the (D9)day that it got
thrown a (D9)way, and don’t you think I should have had some (D9)say in that de ci (Am7)sion?
If on ly my life...
If on ly my life...
83 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "83" by John Mayer: 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 “83”
- What key is "83" by John Mayer played in?
- 83 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 "83"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "83" 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 "83"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "83"?
- "83" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "83"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Am7, Amaj9, Asus2, B, Bm, C, C#m, Cmaj7, +7 more.
- What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
- Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "83" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "83" by John Mayer. 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 "83" 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 "83" 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.