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If you got ta start some where, why not (Em)here?
If you got ta start some time, why not (F)now?
If we got ta start some where, I say (Em7)here.
If we got ta start some time, I say (F)now.
Through the fog, there is hope in the dis tance.
From ca the drals to third world mis sions, love will fall to the earth like a crash ing (G)wave.
To (CN.C.)night’s the night
for the sin ners and the saints.
Two worlds col lide
in a beau ti ful dis play.
It’s all love to night
when we step a cross the line.
We can sail a cross the sea
to a cit y with one King, a cit y on our knees,
a cit y on our (Am)knees.
(Oh, (F)oh, oh, oh, oh.) If you got ta start some where, why not (Em)here?
If you got ta start some time, why not (F)now?
If we got ta start some where, I say (Em7)here.
If we got ta start some time, I say now.
Through the fog, there is (Dm)hope in the dis tance.
From ca the drals to third world mis sions, love will fall to the earth like a crash ing (G)wave.
To night’s (CN.C.)the night oh, oh, oh.) To (C)night could last for ev er.
We are (Cmaj7)one choice from to geth er.
To (C7)night could last for ev er.
Oh,
to (C)night could last for ev er.
We are (C)one choice from to geth er.
Fam i ly,
we’re fam i ly.
Oh, to (C)night could last for ev er.
We are (C)one choice from to geth er.
You and (C)me,
yeah, you and (F)me.
To night’s the night
for the sin ners and the saints.
Two worlds col lide
in a glo ri ous dis (F)play.
’Cause it’s all love to night
when we step a cross the line.
We can sail a cross the sea
to a cit y with one King, a cit y on our knees,
a cit y on our (Am)knees.
(Oh, (F)oh, oh,) a cit y on our knees,
a cit y on our (Am)knees.
(Oh, (F)oh, oh, oh, oh.) If we got ta start some where, why not (Em)here?
If we got ta start some time, why not (Fmaj9)now?
City On Our Knees — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "City On Our Knees" by tobyMac: 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, 76 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 “City On Our Knees”
- What key is "City On Our Knees" by tobyMac played in?
- City On Our Knees 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 "City On Our Knees"?
- The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "City On Our Knees" 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 "City On Our Knees"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "City On Our Knees"?
- "City On Our Knees" was originally performed by tobyMac. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "City On Our Knees"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Am7, C, C7, Cmaj7, Dm, Em, Em7, +3 more.
- What other songs by tobyMac can I play here?
- Try "MADE TO LOVE", "STEAL MY SHOW", "BEYOND ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "City On Our Knees" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "City On Our Knees" by tobyMac. 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 "City On Our Knees" 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 "City On Our Knees" 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.