Other arrangements of Annie
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Watch up her as she flew mo ment, and I deep with in the blue; blow it; a (Dmaj7)day out from the coun ty I.
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“There’s (Dmaj7)noth ing you can do,” some one gen tly says to you, and “the (Dmaj7)doc tor says that now it won’t be long.” I try and live up her to she the mo ment, and I hope that I don’t blue; blow it; and (Dmaj7)what is it in me ty that she hears?
It’s (Dmaj7)just a song she likes.
Lit tle arms a round my neck, and a (Dmaj7)dy ing girl that whis pers in my long.” I try and ear.
(G#dim)Tell me (Asus)now, (A)can you feel it?
(E)I’ve been (F#m)keep ing com pa (Asus)ny (A)with a ghost.
She (E)comes to (F#m)me (G#dim)like a (Asus)piece (A)of sum mer;
she (E)comes to (F#m)me on the (G#dim)days when (Asus)I need (A)it most.
Well, (E)sum mer (F#m)dies, and (G#dim)noth tures ing lasts as for ev er.
And (G#dim)you’re el so fine, and the way you stand (Asus)up (A)to your fears.
Well, (E)sum mer (F#m)dies, and it’s (G#dim)just mo ments we (Asus)have (A)to geth er.
I’d (CN.C.)give my bones for you to get a few more (Dmaj7)years,
for you
and I,
oh An nie;
(Dmaj7)more to life than try ing to sur vive,
oh An nie.
My (E)boy friend (F#m)took and (G#dim)noth tures of me as I held you.
I (G#dim)trav el a lone, and the lone li ness (Asus)brings (A)me to tears.
Well, (E)sum mer (F#m)dies, and it’s (G#dim)just mo ments we (Asus)have (A)to geth er.
I’d (CN.C.)give my bones for you to get a few more (Dmaj7)years,
for you
and I,
oh An nie;
(Dmaj7)more to life than try ing to sur vive,
oh An nie.
My
oh An nie.
(F#m7)Strong er than the hands that hold you, you (A6)sing a long to the song on the ra di o.
If I (Dmaj7)drank too much, and I am reck less, (F#m)just this once, would you for give this, and hold
on to (E)days
gone
by.
Tell me (Asus)now, (A)can you feel it?
(CN.C.)I can’t keep
this all to my self.
She’s el e gant,
and she means it.
No...
(Dmaj7)Years
for you
and I,
oh An nie;
(Dmaj7)more to life than try ing to sur vive,
oh An nie.
(Dmaj7)Watch her as she flew
(E)deep with in the blue;
(Dmaj7)watch her as she slips a way from you.
(F#m7)I’ll keep (E)fin gers (A)crossed al (E)ways for (D)you.
Annie — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Annie" by Vanessa Carlton: 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 “Annie”
- What key is "Annie" by Vanessa Carlton played in?
- Annie 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 "Annie"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Annie" 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 "Annie"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Annie"?
- "Annie" was originally performed by Vanessa Carlton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Annie"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, A6, Asus4, C, C#7, D, Dmaj7, E, +3 more.
- What other songs by Vanessa Carlton can I play here?
- Try "WHO'S TO SAY", "CAROUSEL", "A THOUSAND MILES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Annie" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Annie" by Vanessa Carlton. 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 "Annie" 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 "Annie" 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.