Change

by Charlie Puth featuring James Taylor
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Lyrics

Why are we (E)look ing down on our (F#m7)sis ters and broth ers?

and Is n’t love all that we’ve got?

So we know an ev ’ry one’s an got a (F#m7)fa ther (B7sus)and moth er.

The (F#7)day we know we’re all the same, to (A)geth er we can make that change.

Look a round; (E)there are too man y (F#m7)of ters us cry ing, and not e nough love to go ’round.

What a waste an oth er day, an if we (F#m7)good one (B7sus)for dy ing.

But (F#7)I know that the world ’ll change the (A)day we know we’re all the same.

(F#m7)Why can’t we (E)just get a long?

If (F#m7)lov ing one (E)an oth er’s (Bb)wrong,

then (F#m7)how are we (E)sup posed to

get close to each (A)oth er?

We got ta make that (Amaj7)change, yeah.

(F#m7)Why can’t we (E)just get a long?

(Amaj7)change, yeah.

I (G#7)know (A#dim)we (B#dim)could break a part.

(C)We don’t have to (E7)go that (Amaj7)way,

not to day.

(F#m7)Why can’t (B7sus)we just (E)get a long?

If (F#m7)lov ing one an (E)oth er’s (Bb)wrong,

then (F#m7)how are (B7sus)we sup (E)posed to

get close to...

yeah.

(F#m7)Why can’t we (E)just get a long?

If (F#m7)lov ing one (E)an oth er’s (Bb)wrong,

then (F#m7)how are we (E)sup posed to

get close to each (A)oth er?

We got ta make that (Amaj7)change, yeah,

that (F#m7)change, yeah.

Change — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Change" by Charlie Puth featuring James Taylor: 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, 88 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Change”

What key is "Change" by Charlie Puth featuring James Taylor played in?
Change 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 "Change"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Change" 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 "Change"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Change"?
"Change" was originally performed by Charlie Puth featuring James Taylor. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Change"?
This arrangement uses 20 chords: A, A#dim, Am9, Amaj7, Amaj9, Asus2, B#dim, B7, +12 more.
Is there a karaoke version of "Change" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Change" by Charlie Puth featuring James Taylor. 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 "Change" 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 "Change" 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.