Behind Closed Doors

by Charlie Rich
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Lyrics

My (C)ba by makes me proud,

(F)Lord, don’t she (G7)make me (C)proud.

She nev er makes a scene by hang in’ (F)all o ver me in a (G7)crowd,

’cause (C)peo ple like to talk,

(F)Lord, how they (G7)love to (C)talk.

But when they (Dm)turn out the lights, I (F)know she’ll be (G7)leav in’ with me.

And when we get be (G7)hind

closed

(C)doors,

then she lets her (G7)hair

hang

(C)down,

and she makes me (C)glad

I’m a (Dm7)man;

oh, no one knows what goes on be (G7)hind closed (C)doors.

My (C)ba by makes me proud,

(F)Lord, don’t she (G7)make me (C)proud.

She nev er makes a scene by hang in’ (F)all o ver me in a (G7)crowd,

’cause (C)peo ple like to talk,

(F)Lord, how they (G7)love to (C)talk.

But when they (Dm)turn out the lights, I (F)know she’ll be (G7)leav in’ with me.

And when we get be (G7)hind

closed

(C)doors,

then she lets her (G7)hair

hang

(C)down,

and she makes me (C)glad

I’m a (Dm7)man;

oh, no one knows what goes on be (G7)hind closed (C)doors.

My

Be (G7)hind closed (C)doors.

Behind Closed Doors — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Behind Closed Doors" by Charlie Rich: 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, 88 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Behind Closed Doors”

What key is "Behind Closed Doors" by Charlie Rich played in?
Behind Closed Doors 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 "Behind Closed Doors"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Behind Closed Doors" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Behind Closed Doors"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Behind Closed Doors"?
"Behind Closed Doors" was originally performed by Charlie Rich. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Charlie Rich can I play here?
Try "My Elusive Dreams". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Behind Closed Doors" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Behind Closed Doors" by Charlie Rich. 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 "Behind Closed Doors" 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 "Behind Closed Doors" 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.