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(Em)Bus stop, wet day, she’s there I say, “Please share my um brel la.” Bus comes, bus goes, she stays, love grows un der my um brel la.
(G)All that (D)sum mer we en joyed it, (C)wind and rain and (Bm)shine.
(Em)That um brel la, we em ployed it, by Au gust she was mine.
(G)Ev ’ry morn ing (F#7)I would see her (Bm)wait ing (A)at the stop.
Some times she’d (Em)shop and she would (F#7)show me what she’d (Bm)bought.
(G)Oth er peo ple (F#7)stared as if we (Bm)were both (A)quite in sane.
Some day my (Em)name and hers are (F#7)go ing to be the (Bm)same.
(Em)That’s the way the whole thing start ed, sil ly, but it’s true;
think ing of a sweet ro mance be gin ing in that queue.
(G)Came the (D)sun, the ice was melt ing, (C)no more shel t’ring (Bm)now.
(Em)Nice to think that that um brel la led me to a vow.
(G)Ev ’ry morn ing (F#7)I would see her (Bm)wait ing (A)at the stop.
Some times she’d (Em)shop and she would (F#7)show me what she’d (Bm)bought.
(G)Oth er peo ple (F#7)stared as if we (Bm)were both (A)quite in sane.
Some day my (Em)name and hers are (F#7)go ing to be the (Bm)same.
(Em)That’s the way the whole thing start ed, sil ly, but it’s true;
think ing of a sweet ro mance be gin ing in that queue.
(G)Came the (D)sun, the ice was melt ing, (C)no more shel t’ring (Bm)now.
(Em)Nice to think that that um brel la led me to a vow.
Bus Stop — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Bus Stop" by The Hollies: 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, 130 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 “Bus Stop”
- What key is "Bus Stop" by The Hollies played in?
- Bus Stop 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 "Bus Stop"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bus Stop" 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 "Bus Stop"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Bus Stop"?
- "Bus Stop" was originally performed by The Hollies. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Bus Stop"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Bm, C, D, Em, F#7, G.
- What other songs by The Hollies can I play here?
- Try "LONG COOL WOMAN", "LOOK THROUGH ANY WINDOW", "CARRIE-ANNE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Bus Stop" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Bus Stop" by The Hollies. 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 "Bus Stop" 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 "Bus Stop" 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.