Embraceable You

by George Gershwin
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Lyrics

Em brace me, my sweet em (D7)brace a ble you!

Em brace me, you ir re (G)place a ble you!

(Em)Just one look at (G)you, my heart grew (Bm)tip sy in me.

(D)You and you a (A7)lone bring out the (D7)gyp sy in me!

Don’t be a (B7)naugh ty ba by, come to pa pa, come to (A7)pa pa, do!

My sweet em (A)brace a (D)ble (G)you!

Embraceable You β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Embraceable You" by George Gershwin: 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 G, 104 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About β€œEmbraceable You”

What key is "Embraceable You" by George Gershwin played in?
Embraceable You is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Embraceable You"?
The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Embraceable You" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Embraceable You"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Embraceable You"?
"Embraceable You" was originally performed by George Gershwin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?
Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Embraceable You" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Embraceable You" by George Gershwin. 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 β€” 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 "Embraceable You" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Embraceable You" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.