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I’ve been so man y plac es in my life and time.
I’ve sung a lot of songs,
and made some bad rhyme.
I’ve act ed out my love on (Ab)stag es,
with ten thous and peo ple watch (C)ing,
well,
but we’re a lone (Eb6)now
and I’m (Db)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 por tant (Ab)to me.
Ba by, can’t you see through (C)me?
We’re a (Eb6)lone now, and I’m sing ing this song to (Ab)you.
You taught me prec ious se crets
a bout (Fm)true love, with hold ing noth ing.
You came out in front when I was hid (Ab)ing.
But now I’m so much (C)bet ter and if my (Fm)words don’t come to (Bb)geth er,
(Db)lis ten to the mel o dy
’cause my love is (Bb)in there hid ing.
I (Fm)love you in a place
where there’s no (C)space or time.
I (Fm)love you for my life,
You are a friend of mine.
And when my life is (Ab)o ver,
re (Bbm7)mem ber when we were to geth er.
We were a lone and I was (Db)sing ing this song for you.
This song is for you.
This song, this song, this song is for you.
This song, this song, this song is for you.
This song, this song, this song is for you, you, you, you.
I (Fm)love you in a place, my dear friend, where there’s no space or time.
I love you for my life, ah,
you are a friend of mine.
And when my life is (Ab)o ver,
re mem ber when (Ab)we were to geth er.
We were a lone, and I was (Db)sing ing this song to you.
We were a (Ab)lone and I was (Db)sing ing this song to you.
We were a (Ab)lone and I was (Gb)sing ing this song to you,
oh yeah.
(Db)sing ing this song,
I was sing ing this song, it’s for (Ab)you.
A Song For You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "A Song For You" by Whitney Houston: 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, 120 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 Song For You”
- What key is "A Song For You" by Whitney Houston played in?
- A Song For You is arranged in the key of Ab 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 120 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 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 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 Whitney Houston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "A Song For You"?
- This arrangement uses 19 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bb, Bbm7, Bbm9, Bbmin, Bbsus4, C, +11 more.
- What other songs by Whitney Houston can I play here?
- Try "I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME", "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU", "IT'S NOT RIGHT BUT IT'S OKAY". 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 Whitney Houston. 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 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) — 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.