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Catalyst — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
About “Catalyst”
Free karaoke for "Catalyst" by Anna Nalick: 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 G, 81 BPM.
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Lyrics
(G)L.
A.
lights
nev er (Gmaj7)shine quite as bright as in the (C)mov ies.
Still wan na go?
’Cause some thing here
in the (G6)way,
in the (Gmaj7)way that we’re con stant ly (C)mov ing
re minds you of
home.
So you’re (Csus2)tak ing these pills for to (Dsus4)fill up your soul.
And you’re (Em)drink ing them down with (G)cheap al co hol.
And (Csus2)I’d be in clined to be (Dsus4)yours for the tak ing and (Em)part of this ter ri ble mess that you’re mak ing.
But me,
I’m the (G)cat a lyst.
When (G)you say love,
mm,
is a (Gmaj7)sim ple chem i cal re (C)ac tion,
can’t say I a (G)gree,
’cause my
chem i cals,
yeah, yeah,
left (Gmaj7)me a beau ti ful dis (C)as ter.
Still, love’s all I
see.
So I’m
You’ll be the vein;
you’ll be the pain;
you’ll be the
scar.
You’ll be the road
roll ing be low the wheels of a (Em7)car,
and (G)all of your (Csus2)thoughts on (D)God.
Don’t (Em)know if I’m (G)strong e nough, (G)no.
(C#)You’ll be the vein;
you’ll be the pain;
you’ll be the
(G)cat a lyst.
These (G)L.
A.
lights,
no, (Em)no,
they don’t (Gmaj7)shine quite as (G6)bright as back in Fris co.
Do you (Eb)wan na, though?
Still wan na (G)go.
Practice tip
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
Questions about this song (11)
- What key is "Catalyst" by Anna Nalick played in?
- Catalyst is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Catalyst"?
- The arrangement plays at 81 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Catalyst" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Catalyst"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Catalyst"?
- "Catalyst" was originally performed by Anna Nalick. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Catalyst"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: C, C#m7, Csus2, D, Dsus4, Ebaug, Em, Em7, +4 more.
- What other songs by Anna Nalick can I play here?
- Try "Wreck of the Day", "Breathe", "Breathe". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Catalyst" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Catalyst" by Anna Nalick. 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 "Catalyst" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Catalyst" 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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