Other arrangements of A Whiter Shade Of Pale
Pick a learning view.
We (F)skipped the light fan dan go,
turned (Bb)cart wheels ’cross (Gm)the floor.
I was (C)feel ing kind (Am)of sea sick,
but the (F)crowd called out (Dm)for more.
The room was hum ming hard er
as the (C)ceil ing flew a (Am)way.
When we (C)called out for an (Dm)oth er drink,
the wait er brought a tray.
(C)And so it (F)was
that lat
er,
as the (Bb)mill er told his tale,
that her (C)face, at first just ghost ly,
turned a whit er
shade of pale.
She (F)said there is no rea son,
and the (Bb)truth is plain to see.
But I (C)wan dered through my play (Am)ing cards
and (F)would not let her be
one of (Bb)six teen ves tal (Gm7)vir gins
who were (C)leav ing for the coast.
And al (C)though my eyes were (Dm)o
pen,
they might (Bb)just as well’ve been closed.
(C)And so it
A Whiter Shade Of Pale — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" by Sarah Brightman: 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 Bb, 80 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 “A Whiter Shade Of Pale”
- What key is "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" by Sarah Brightman played in?
- A Whiter Shade Of Pale is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Whiter Shade Of Pale"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" 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 Whiter Shade Of Pale"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "A Whiter Shade Of Pale"?
- "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" was originally performed by Sarah Brightman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "A Whiter Shade Of Pale"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Bb, C, C7, Csus4, Dm, F, Gm, +1 more.
- Is there a karaoke version of "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" by Sarah Brightman. 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 Whiter Shade Of Pale" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 Whiter Shade Of Pale" 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.