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(Am)All
(G)our (F)times (G)have (Am)come.
(Am)Here,
(G)but (F)now (G)they’re (Am)gone.
(F)Sea sons don’t (G)fear the reap er, nor do the (F)wind, the (E)sun or the rain.
(We can (G)be like they are.) (G)Come on, ba by.
(Don’t (G)fear the reap er.) Ba by, (G)take my hand.
(Don’t (G)fear the reap er.) We’ll be (G)a ble to fly.
(Don’t (G)fear the reap er.) Ba by, (G)I’m your man.
(Am)Val
(G)en (F)tine (G)is (Am)done.
(Am)Here,
(G)but (F)now (G)they’re (Am)gone.
Come the Ro me o and Ju li et and are to (E)geth er in e could n’t go on.
Then the (F)For ty thou sand (G)men and wom en (G)ev ’ry day.
The (F)For ty thou sand (G)men and wom en (Am)ev ’ry day.
An (F)oth er for ty (G)thou sand com in’ (Am)ev ’ry day.
(G)Come on, ba by.
Ba by, (G)take my hand.
We’ll be (G)a ble to fly.
good bye.
Ba by, tak en his man.
(G)Come on, ba by.
Don't Fear The Reaper — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Don't Fear The Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult: 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, 138 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 “Don't Fear The Reaper”
- What key is "Don't Fear The Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult played in?
- Don't Fear The Reaper 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 "Don't Fear The Reaper"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Fear The Reaper" 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 "Don't Fear The Reaper"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Don't Fear The Reaper"?
- "Don't Fear The Reaper" was originally performed by Blue Oyster Cult. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Don't Fear The Reaper"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, E, F, Fm, G, G7.
- What other songs by Blue Oyster Cult can I play here?
- Try "Don't Fear The Reaper". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Don't Fear The Reaper" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't Fear The Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult. 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 "Don't Fear The Reaper" 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 "Don't Fear The Reaper" 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.