Other arrangements of A Kind Of Magic
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(CN.C.)It’s a kind of ma gic,
it’s a kind of ma gic,
a kind of ma gic.
One (G)dream,
one soul,
one (A)prize,
one goal;
one (C)gold en glance
of (G)what should be.
One (G)shaft
of light
that (A)shows
the way,
no (C)mor tal man
can (G)win this day.
One
The (G)bell
that rings
in (A)side your mind,
is (C)chal leng ing
the (G)doors of time.
The (Em)wait
ing
seems
e (C)ter ni ty,
the (Em)day
will dawn
of (D)sa ni ty.
Is (C)this
a kind
of (G)ma gic?
A Kind Of Magic — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "A Kind Of Magic" 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 G, 90 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “A Kind Of Magic”
- What key is "A Kind Of Magic" by Queen played in?
- A Kind Of Magic is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Kind Of Magic"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A Kind Of Magic" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "A Kind Of Magic"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "A Kind Of Magic"?
- "A Kind Of Magic" was originally performed by Queen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "A Kind Of Magic"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, C, D, Em, G.
- 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 "A Kind Of Magic" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Kind Of Magic" 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 "A Kind Of Magic" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "A Kind Of Magic" 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.