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Escape — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
About “Escape”
Free karaoke for "Escape" by Rupert Holmes: 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, 70 BPM.
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Lyrics
I was ti red of my (F)la dy,
we’d been to (F6)geth er too long.
I Like a worn out re cord ing
have of my fa vor ite same old dull rou tine.
So while she lay to there (F)sleep ing
I read the (F6)pa per in bed.
And in the (C9)per son al col umns,
there was this (F6)let ter I read:
If you like (C9)pi ña co (F)la das
and get ting (F6)caught in the (Cmaj7)rain,
if you’re (C9)not in to (F)yo ga,
if you (F6)have half a (Cmaj7)brain,
if you like (C9)mak ing love at (F)mid row night
in the (F6)dunes (Cmaj7)of the (Cmaj7)Cape,
then I’m the (C9)love that you’ve (F)looked for,
write to (F6)me and es (Cmaj7)cape.
I did n’t think a bout my (F)la dy,
I know I (F6)sound kind of mean.
I But me and my old la dy
I fal len in to the same old dull rou tine.
It So I wrote love the (F)pa per,
took out a (F6)per son al ad.
And though I’m (C9)no bod y’s po et,
I thought it (F6)was n’t half bad.
Yes, I like (C9)pi ña co (F)la das
and get ting (F6)caught in the (Cmaj7)rain.
I’m not (C9)much in to (F)health food,
I am (F6)in to cham (Cmaj7)pagne.
I’ve got to (C9)meet you by to (F)mor row noon,
and cut (F6)through (Cmaj7)this red (Cmaj7)tape
then at a (C9)bar called O’ (F)Mal ley’s
where we’ll (F6)plan our es (Cmaj7)cape.
I So I wait ed with high
If you like pi ña co (F)la das
and get ting (F6)caught in the (Cmaj7)rain,
if you’re (C9)not in to (F)yo ga,
if you (F6)have half a (Cmaj7)brain,
if you like (C9)mak ing love at (F)mid night
in the (F6)dunes (Cmaj7)of the (Cmaj7)Cape,
I’m the (C9)love that you’ve (F)looked for,
write to (F6)me and es (Cmaj7)cape.
Yes, I like (C9)pi ña co (F)la das
and get ting (F6)caught in the (Cmaj7)rain,
if you’re (C9)not in to (F)yo ga,
if you (F6)have half a (Cmaj7)brain,
if you like (C9)mak ing love at (F)mid night
in the (F6)dunes (Cmaj7)of the (Cmaj7)Cape,
I’m the (C9)love that you’ve (F)looked for,
write to (F6)me and es (Cmaj7)cape.
Yes, I like (C9)pi ña co (Cmaj7)cape.
Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (11)
- What key is "Escape" by Rupert Holmes played in?
- Escape 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 "Escape"?
- The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Escape" 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 "Escape"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Escape"?
- "Escape" was originally performed by Rupert Holmes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Escape"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: C9, Cmaj7, Dm7, F, F6, Fmaj7, G7.
- What other songs by Rupert Holmes can I play here?
- Try "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Escape" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Escape" by Rupert Holmes. 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 "Escape" 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 "Escape" 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.
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