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Before You Accuse Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
About “Before You Accuse Me”
Free karaoke for "Before You Accuse Me" by Eric Clapton: 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, 120 BPM.
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Lyrics
Be fore you ac your ma ma ’bout three or a four nights at a (E7)go.
Be (A7)fore you ac cuse me, ma take a four nights at your self.
You said, Your “I’m (B7)ma in’ ma my said, ey on oth er “Son, en.
don’t (A7)call You’re my in’ mon daugh from ter no one more.” else.”
I called you ac your ma ma ’bout three or a four nights at a (E7)go.
I (A7)fore you ac your ma ma take or four nights at a go.
You said, Your “I’m (B7)ma in’ ma my said, ey on oth er “Son, en.
don’t (A7)call You’re my in’ mon daugh from ter no one more.” else.”
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Be fore you ac back home, me, ba by.
Try take my a love at one more self.
time.
Come (A7)on back ac cuse home, ba by.
Try take my a love at one more self.
time.
You know I don’t spend in’ know my when ey to oth quit you.
en.
I’m gon in’ na mon lose from my one mind.
else.
Ro bert!
Come you ac back home, me, ba by.
Try take my a love at one more self.
time.
Come (A7)on back ac cuse home, ba by.
Try take my a love at one more self.
time.
You know I don’t spend in’ know my when ey to oth quit you.
en.
I’m gon in’ na mon lose from my one mind.
else.
Ro bert!
Be
Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (11)
- What key is "Before You Accuse Me" by Eric Clapton played in?
- Before You Accuse Me 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 "Before You Accuse Me"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Before You Accuse Me" 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 "Before You Accuse Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Before You Accuse Me"?
- "Before You Accuse Me" was originally performed by Eric Clapton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Before You Accuse Me"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A7, B7, C, E7, E9.
- What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?
- Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Before You Accuse Me" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Before You Accuse Me" by Eric Clapton. 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 "Before You Accuse Me" 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 "Before You Accuse Me" 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.
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