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So (E5)this ain’t the end, I saw you a gain
to (C5)day.
I had to turn my (G5)heart (A5)a (D5)way.
Smile like the sun, kiss es for ev
’ry (C5)one, and tales it (D5)nev (E5)er fails.
You ly ing (C5)so low (G)in (A5)the weeds.
I (CN.C.)bet you gon na am bush me.
You’d have me (D5)down, down, down, down on my knees now (CN.C.)would n’t ya, Bar ra cu (E5)da?
Oh!
(E5)Back o ver time we were all trying
for (C5)free.
You met the por (G5)poise (A5)and (D5)me.
Uh huh!
No right, no wrong sell ing a song.
A (C5)name
whis per game.
And if the (C5)real thing (G)don’t do (A5)the trick
you bet ter make up some thing quick.
You gon na (D5)burn, burn, burn, burn, burn to the wick
(CN.C.)Ooh Bar ra cu (E5)da.
Oh
(E5)yeah!
(C5)“Sell me, sell you,” the por poise said.
(A5)Dive down, deep to save my head.
You,
I think that (G5)you (A5)got (D5)the (E5)blues
too.
(C5)All that night and all the next (A5)swam with out look ing back.
Made for the west ern (E5)pools.
(F#5)Sil ly, (G5)sil (A5)ly fools.
(A5)The
(E5)Oh
Bar ra, Bar ra cu da.
Yeah!
Barracuda — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Barracuda" by Heart: 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 E, 136 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 “Barracuda”
- What key is "Barracuda" by Heart played in?
- Barracuda is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Barracuda"?
- The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Barracuda" 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 "Barracuda"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Barracuda"?
- "Barracuda" was originally performed by Heart. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Barracuda"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: Apow, C, Cpow, D, Dpow, Ebm, Em, Em6, +8 more.
- What other songs by Heart can I play here?
- Try "CRAZY ON YOU", "MAGIC MAN", "Never". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Barracuda" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Barracuda" by Heart. 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 "Barracuda" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Barracuda" 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.