Cold Shot

by Stevie Ray Vaughan
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Lyrics

Once mem was a sweet thing, ba loved by.

We held our y love in our hands.

But now I reach to kiss your lips,

my (CN.C.)won’t give me the mean a thing.

And that’s a cold shot, ba by.

Yeah, that’s a drag.

A cold shot, ba by.

I let our love go (Am)bad.

Re mem ber the way that you loved me.

You’d do an y thing in I said.

But now I see you out some where, you (CN.C.)won’t give me the time of day.

And that’s a cold shot, ba by.

Yeah, that’s a drag.

A cold shot, ba by.

We let our love go (Am)bad.

I real ly meant I was sor ry

for ev er caus in’ you pain.

You showed your ap pre ci a tion

by walk in’ out an y way.

And that’s a cold shot, ba by.

Yeah, that’s a drag.

And that’s a cold shot, ba by.

We let our love go (Am)bad.

Cold Shot — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Cold Shot" by Stevie Ray Vaughan: 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 A, 100 BPM.

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

About “Cold Shot”

What key is "Cold Shot" by Stevie Ray Vaughan played in?
Cold Shot is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cold Shot"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cold Shot" 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 "Cold Shot"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Cold Shot"?
"Cold Shot" was originally performed by Stevie Ray Vaughan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Cold Shot"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A7, Am, C, D, E7.
What other songs by Stevie Ray Vaughan can I play here?
Try "PRIDE AND JOY", "THE HOUSE IS ROCKIN'". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Cold Shot" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Cold Shot" by Stevie Ray Vaughan. 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 "Cold Shot" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Cold Shot" 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.