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(C5)When you (Gm7)wake up in the (G5)morn ing (Bb5)and (C5)the light has hurt your head,
In the first y thing you do when you (C5)get up out of bed She had is hit that street a run nin’ that and was (C5)try to beat the mass es.
But And (CN.C.)real y knocked me out was the sun glass es.
Oh (G5)yeah,
oh (G5)yeah,
oh (G5)yeah.
(Gm7)Spied a lit tle (G5)thing ing (Bb5)and (C5)I fol lowed her all night.
In a funk y fine you Lev and her (C5)sweat er’s kind of tight.
She had a west that coast a strut nin’ that and was (C5)sweet to as mol as ses.
But what (CN.C.)real y knocked me out was the sun glass es.
Oh (G5)yeah,
oh (G5)yeah,
oh (G5)yeah.
(C5)Now (Gm7)go out and (G5)get your self some (Gm7)thick black (G5)frames.
(C5)With the (Gm7)glass so (G5)dark (C5)they won’t (Gm7)e ven know your (G5)name.
And (C5)the (Gm7)choice is up to (G5)you ’cause (C5)they (Gm7)come in two (G5)class es,
(Gm7)rhine (CN.C.)stone shades or cheap sun glass es.
Oh (G5)yeah,
oh (G5)yeah,
oh (G5)yeah.
Cheap Sunglasses — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Cheap Sunglasses" by ZZ Top: 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 Eb, 80 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 “Cheap Sunglasses”
- What key is "Cheap Sunglasses" by ZZ Top played in?
- Cheap Sunglasses is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cheap Sunglasses"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cheap Sunglasses" 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 "Cheap Sunglasses"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cheap Sunglasses"?
- "Cheap Sunglasses" was originally performed by ZZ Top. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cheap Sunglasses"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, Cm7, Cpow, D, Dm7, E, +4 more.
- What other songs by ZZ Top can I play here?
- Try "JESUS JUST LEFT CHICAGO", "TUBE SNAKE BOOGIE", "I THANK YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Cheap Sunglasses" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Cheap Sunglasses" by ZZ Top. 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 "Cheap Sunglasses" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Cheap Sunglasses" 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.