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’Cause it’s a (Bm7)bit ver pray, but to night (Asus)sym I’m on my knees, yeah.
I ing need to some sounds you’re a slave to the pain (A)ey, in you me, yeah.
I let the (Bm7)down o the shine, on let ly cleanse (Asus)road my (A)mind, I feel now.
But the air (E)ways are (Bm7)clean and there’s no (Asus)bod y where sing ing to me, now.
(E)No change, I can (Bm7)change, I can change, I can change, but I’m here in my mold, I am here in my mold, and I’m a (E)mil lion dif f’rent (Bm7)peo ple from one day to the (A)next, I can’t change, my mold, (Bm7)no, no, no, no, no, That no.
ev er been down.
Well I nev (Bm7)bit ter sweet but to night (Asus)sym pho ny, this life.
yeah.
Try ing to make ends meet, try to find some the mon (A)ey, then you die.
yeah.
I’ll take you (Bm7)down o the shine, on let ly cleanse (Asus)road I’ve (A)ev er been down.
You know, the (E)one that (Bm7)takes you to the (Asus)plac es where all the veins meet, yeah.
(E)No change, I can (Bm7)change, I can change, I can change, but I’m here in my mold, I am here in my mold, and I’m a (E)mil lion dif f’rent (Bm7)peo ple from one day to the (A)next, I can’t change, my mold, (Bm7)no, no, no, no, no, That no.
ev er been down.
’Cause it’s a no, no.
I can’t change, my mold, (Bm7)no, no, no no, no.
I can’t...
Bitter Sweet Symphony — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve: 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, 92 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 “Bitter Sweet Symphony”
- What key is "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve played in?
- Bitter Sweet Symphony 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 "Bitter Sweet Symphony"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bitter Sweet Symphony" 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 "Bitter Sweet Symphony"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Bitter Sweet Symphony"?
- "Bitter Sweet Symphony" was originally performed by The Verve. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Bitter Sweet Symphony"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Apow, Asus4, Bm7, Dsus2, E.
- What other songs by The Verve can I play here?
- Try "The Drugs Don't Work". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Bitter Sweet Symphony" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve. 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 "Bitter Sweet Symphony" 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 "Bitter Sweet Symphony" 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.