Cycles

by Frank Sinatra
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Lyrics

So I’m down, and so I’m out, that life but so are man y (A7sus)oth ers.

My gal So I feel like try’n’ to hide my (G)head day, some ’neath these (A7sus)cov ers.

You (G)Life

is like the (F#m)sea sons,

af ter (Em7)win ter as comes the (A7sus)spring.

So I’ll keep this (A)smile a while, and (G)see what to (A7)mor row (D)brings.

I’ve been told, and I be lieve al though but is meant man for (A7sus)liv in’.

My gal E ven when my chips are low, there’s (G)still day, some left for (A7sus)giv in’.

You (G)I’ve

been man y (F#m)plac es,

may be (Em7)not can’t get far as (A7sus)you.

So I think I’ll (A)stay a while, and (G)see if some (A7)dreams come (D)true.

There (G)is n’t much that (F#m)I have (Bm)learned through (G)all my (A7)fool ish (D)years,

ex (G)cept that life keeps (F#m)run nin’ in (Bm)cy cles.

First, there’s laugh ter,

then there’s (A7sus)tears.

(G)please,

just don’t (A7sus)ask

me (D)now.

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

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Free karaoke for "Cycles" by Frank Sinatra: 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 D, 135 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Cycles”

What key is "Cycles" by Frank Sinatra played in?
Cycles is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cycles"?
The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cycles" 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 "Cycles"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Cycles"?
"Cycles" was originally performed by Frank Sinatra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Cycles"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, Em7, F#m, G.
What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?
Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Cycles" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Cycles" by Frank Sinatra. 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 "Cycles" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Cycles" 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.