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(C)Ba by’s black bal loon makes her (C)fly.
(Csus2)I al most fell in to that (C)hole (Csus2)in your life.
(Csus2)You’re not think in’ ’bout to mor row
’cause (CN.C.)you were the same as me, but on your knees.
A (C)thou sand (Csus2)oth er boys could nev er reach you.
How could I have been the one?
I saw the world spin be neath you
and (CN.C.)scat ter like ice from the spoon that was your womb.
Yeah.
I’m (Am)Com in’ (Gsus)down the world turned (C)o ver.
And (Am)an gels (Gsus)fall with out you (C)there.
And (Am)I go (Gsus)on as you got (C)cold er.
Or (Fsus2)are you (Gsus)some one’s prayer?
(C)thou You (Csus2)know the lies they al ways told you
and the love you nev er knew.
I What’s the things they nev er you
that (CN.C.)swal lowed the light from the sun in side your room?
Yeah.
I’m (Am)com in’ (Gsus)down the world turned (C)o ver.
And (Am)an gels (Gsus)fall with out you (C)there.
And (Am)I go (Gsus)on as you got (C)cold er.
Or (Fsus2)are I (Gsus)some one’s prayer?
And there’s no time left for los in’, when you stand they fall, yeah.
(Am)Com in’ (Gsus)down the world turned (C)o ver.
And (Am)an gels (Gsus)fall with out you (C)there.
And (Am)I go (Gsus)on as you get (C)cold er, (Fsus2)all be (Gsus)cause of...
(Am)Com in’ (Gsus)down the years turned (C)o ver.
And (Am)an gels (Gsus)fall with out you (C)there.
And (Am)I go (Gsus)on as you get (C)cold er, (Fsus2)all be (Gsus)cause of...
(Am)I go (Gsus)on now and lead you (C)home and, (Fsus2)all be (Gsus)cause I’m, (Cmaj9)all be cause I’m...
(D7sus)I’ll be come what (Fsus2)you be came to me.
Black Balloon — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Black Balloon" by Goo Goo Dolls: 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, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Black Balloon”
- What key is "Black Balloon" by Goo Goo Dolls played in?
- Black Balloon 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 "Black Balloon"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Black Balloon" 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 "Black Balloon"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Black Balloon"?
- "Black Balloon" was originally performed by Goo Goo Dolls. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Black Balloon"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cmaj9, Cpow, Csus2, D7, Fpow, +3 more.
- What other songs by Goo Goo Dolls can I play here?
- Try "BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE", "STAY WITH YOU", "HERE IS GONE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Black Balloon" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Black Balloon" by Goo Goo Dolls. 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 "Black Balloon" 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 "Black Balloon" 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.