Other arrangements of Cleopatra
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I was Cle o pat ra,
I was young and an ac tress.
When you knelt by my mat tress and asked for my (Eb)hand.
But I was (Ab)sad you asked it, as I laid in a black dress.
With my fa ther in a cas ket, I had no plans,
yeah.
And I left
the foot prints, the mud (Db)stained on the car pet.
And it hard ened like my heart did when you left town.
But I (Ab)must
ad mit it, that I would (Db)mar ry you in an in stant.
Damn your wife, I’d be your mis tress just to have you a (Ebsus2)round.
But I was (Ab)late for this, (Db)late for that.
(Db)Late for the (Ab)love of my life.
And when I (Ab)die a lone, when I (Db)die a lone,
die I’ll (Ab)be on time,
ahh.
And while the church
dis cour aged
an y lust that burned with in me.
Yes, my flesh, it was not cur ren cy but I held true.
So I (Ab)drive
a tax i and the (Db)traf fic dis tracts me from the (Db)strang ers in my back seat.
They re mind me of (Ebsus2)you.
But I was (Ab)late for (Eb)this, (Db)late for (Ab)that.
(Db)Late for the (Ab)love of my life.
And when I (Ab)die a lone, when I die a (Ab)lone, when I die, I’ll (Ab)be on time.
The on ly gifts from my Lord
were (Db)birth and (Eb)a di (Fm)vorce.
But I’ve (Ab)read this script and the cos tume fits, so I’ll play my part.
I was Cle o pat ra, I was (Db)tall er than the raft ers.
But that’s all in the past now, gone with the (Ebsus2)wind.
And now a (Ab)nurse in white shoes leads me back to my guest room.
It’s a bed and a bath room
and a place for the (Eb)end.
I won’t be
ahh.
Cleopatra — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Cleopatra" by The Lumineers: 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 Ab, 150 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 “Cleopatra”
- What key is "Cleopatra" by The Lumineers played in?
- Cleopatra is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cleopatra"?
- The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cleopatra" 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 "Cleopatra"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cleopatra"?
- "Cleopatra" was originally performed by The Lumineers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cleopatra"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Db, Eb, Ebsus2, Fm.
- What other songs by The Lumineers can I play here?
- Try "PATIENCE", "STUBBORN LOVE", "GALE SONG". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Cleopatra" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Cleopatra" by The Lumineers. 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 "Cleopatra" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "Cleopatra" 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.