A Song For You

by Elliott Yamin
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Lyrics

I’ve been so man y plac es in my (A)life and time.

I’ve sung a lot of songs

and I’ve made some bad rhymes.

I’ve act ed out my (F)life on stag es

with ten thou sand (Fmaj7)peo ple watch ing.

But, we’re a lone now

and I’m sing ing this song to you.

I know your im age of me

is what I hope to be.

I’ve treat ed you un kind ly,

but, dar ling, can’t you see

there’s no one more im (F)por tant to me?

Ba by,

can’t you see through me?

’Cause (Fmaj7)we’re a lone now

and I’m sing ing this song to you.

You taught me pre cious se crets of a true (B)love,

with hold ing (Bb)noth ing.

You (F)came out in front when (Bb)I was hid ing.

But, now I’m (A7)so much bet ter,

and if my (Dm)words don’t come to geth er,

lis ten (F)to the mel o dy ’cause my (G7sus)love

is in (C7sus)there hid (C)ing.

I love you in a place

where there’s no space or time.

I love you for my life.

You’re a friend of mine.

And when my life is (F)o ver,

re mem ber, re (A)mem ber when we were to geth er.

We were a lone

and I was sing ing this song to you.

I

(Dm)love you

in a place

where there’s no space or time.

Said I love you for my life.

You’re a friend of mine.

And when my life is (F)o ver,

re mem ber, re (A)mem ber when we were to geth er.

We were a lone

and I was sing ing this song to you.

We were a (F)lone

and I was sing ing this song to you.

We were a (F)lone

and I was sing ing this song,

sing ing this song

to you.

A Song For You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "A Song For You" by Elliott Yamin: 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 D, 62 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “A Song For You”

What key is "A Song For You" by Elliott Yamin played in?
A Song For You is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Song For You"?
The arrangement plays at 62 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Song For You" 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 "A Song For You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Song For You"?
"A Song For You" was originally performed by Elliott Yamin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "A Song For You"?
This arrangement uses 20 chords: A, A7, Am7, B7, Bb, C, C#aug, C7, +12 more.
What other songs by Elliott Yamin can I play here?
Try "YOU ARE THE ONE", "WAIT FOR YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "A Song For You" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Song For You" by Elliott Yamin. 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 Song For You" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 Song For You" 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.