Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town

by Pearl Jam
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Lyrics

(D)I (G5)seem to (G)rec og nize

your face.

(D)Haunt (G5)ing, fam il iar, yet I can’t (G5)seem to (G)place it.

(G5)Me, not you find would n’t re the call, dle of thought for I’m light not your (G)for mer.

Life hard when times are (G)catch ing up

with me.

(G5)All these by (A7)chang es tak ing place,

I (A7)wish I’d seen the place,

but (A7)no one’s ev no er (Em7)tak en me.

(D)Hearts and (G5)thoughts, they (G)fade,

(G5)fade

a (G)way.

(D)Hearts and (G5)thoughts, they (G)fade,

(G5)fade

a (G)way.

(D)I (G5)swear I (G)rec og nize

your breath.

(D)Mem (G5)’ries like fin ger prints I are (G5)slow ly (G)rais ing.

(G5)Me, not you find would n’t re the call, dle of thought for I’m light not my (G)for mer.

It’s hard when times you’re (G)stuck up on

the shelf.

(G5)I changed by (A7)not chang ing at all.

Small (A7)town pre dicts my fate,

per (A7)haps that’s what no one (Em7)wants to see.

(D)Hearts and (G5)thoughts, they (G)fade,

(G5)fade

a (G)way.

(D)Hearts and (G5)thoughts, they (G)fade,

(G5)fade

a (G)way.

(D)I just (G5)want to (G)scream,

“Hel lo.

(D)My (G5)God, it’s (G)been so long, nev er (G5)dreamed you’d (G)re turn.

(D)But now, (G5)here you (G)are,

and (G5)here I (G)am.

My (D)hearts and thoughts they fade

a way.”

(D)Hearts and (G5)thoughts, they (G)fade,

(G5)fade

a (G)way.

(D)Hearts and (G5)thoughts, they (G)fade,

(G5)fade

a (G)way.

(D)Hearts and (G5)thoughts, they (G)fade,

(G5)a

(G)way.

(D)Hearts and (G5)thoughts, they (G)fade,

(G5)fade

a (G)way.

(D)Hearts and (G5)thoughts, they (G)fade,

(G5)fade

a (G)way.

Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town" by Pearl Jam: 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, 92 BPM.

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

About “Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town”

What key is "Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town" by Pearl Jam played in?
Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town 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 "Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town" 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 "Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town"?
"Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town" was originally performed by Pearl Jam. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A7, D, Em7, G, Gpow.
What other songs by Pearl Jam can I play here?
Try "SIRENS", "BLACK", "JUST BREATHE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town" by Pearl Jam. 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 "Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town" 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 "Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town" 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.