Other arrangements of Ball Of Confusion
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(C)Peo ple mov in’ out, peo ple mov in’ in, why?
Be cause of the col or of their skin, run, run, run but you sho’ can’t hide.
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, vote for me and I’ll set you free.
Rap on,
broth er, rap on.
Well, the on ly per son talk in’ ’bout love thy broth er is the preach er,
and it seems no bod y’s in ter est ed in learn ing but the teach er.
Seg re ga tion, de ter mi na tion, dem on stra tion, in te gra tion, ag gra va tion, hu mil i a tion, ob li ga tion to our na tion, ball of con fu sion,
oh
yeah,
that’s what the world is to day.
The sale of pills is at an all time high, young folks walk in’ ’round with their heads in the sky, cit ies a flame in the sum mer time, and, oh,
the beat goes on.
Ev o lu tion, rev o lu tion, gun con trol, the sound of soul, shoot in’ rock ets to the moon, kids grow ing up too soon.
Pol i ti cians say more tax es will solve ev ’ry thing,
and the band played on.
Round and a round and a round we go where the world’s head ed no bod y knows.
(F)Great goo ga moo ga can’t you hear me talk in’ to you, just a (C)ball of con fu sion.
Oh yeah,
that’s what the world is to day.
Fear in the air, ten sion ev ’ry where, un em ploy ment ris ing fast, the Bea tle’s new rec ord’s a gas and the on ly safe place to live is on an In di an res er va tion
and the band played on.
Eve of de struc tion, tax de duc tion, cit y in spec tors, bill col lec tors, mod clothes in de mand, pop u la tion out of hand, su i cide, too man y bills, hip pies mov in’ to the hills, peo ple all o ver the world are shout in’ end the war,
and the band played on.
(C)ball of con fu sion
that’s
what the world is to day.
Let me hear you, let me hear you, let me hear you, (C)ball of con fu sion
that’s
what the world is to day.
Let me hear you, let me hear you, let me hear you,
Ball Of Confusion — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Ball Of Confusion" by The Temptations: 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 C, 70 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 “Ball Of Confusion”
- What key is "Ball Of Confusion" by The Temptations played in?
- Ball Of Confusion is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ball Of Confusion"?
- The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ball Of Confusion" 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 "Ball Of Confusion"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ball Of Confusion"?
- "Ball Of Confusion" was originally performed by The Temptations. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Ball Of Confusion"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by The Temptations can I play here?
- Try "I'M LOSING YOU", "AIN'T TOO PROUD TO BEG", "MY GIRL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Ball Of Confusion" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ball Of Confusion" by The Temptations. 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 "Ball Of Confusion" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Ball Of Confusion" 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.