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I was (C7)ti red of my (F)la dy,
we’d been to (G)geth er too (C)long.
Like a (C7)worn out re (F)cord ing
of my (G)fa vor ite (C)song.
So while she (C7)lay there (F)sleep ing,
I read the (G)pa per in (C)bed.
And in the (C7)per son al (F)col umns,
there was a (G)let ter I (C)read:
If you like pi ña co (F)la das
and get ting (G)caught in the (C)rain,
if you’re (C7)not in to (F)yo ga,
if you (G)have half a (C)brain,
if you like (C7)mak ing love at (F)mid night
in the (G)dunes of the (C)Cape,
Then I’m the (C7)love that you’ve (F)looked for,
write to (G)me and es (C)cape.
I did n’t (C7)think a bout my (F)la dy,
we’d been to (G)geth er too (C)long.
Like a (C7)worn out re (F)cord ing
of my (G)fa vor ite (C)song.
So while she (C7)lay there (F)sleep ing,
I read the (G)pa per in (C)bed.
And in the (C7)per son al (F)col umns,
there was a (G)let ter I (C)read:
If you like pi ña co (F)la das
and get ting (G)caught in the (C)rain,
if you’re (C7)not in to (F)yo ga,
if you (G)have half a (C)brain,
if you like (C7)mak ing love at (F)mid night
in the (G)dunes of the (C)Cape,
Then I’m the (C7)love that you’ve (F)looked for,
write to (G)me and es (C)cape.
I did n’t (C7)think a bout my
If you like pi ña co (C)cape.
Escape (The Pina Colada Song) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" 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, 72 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)”
- What key is "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes played in?
- Escape (The Pina Colada Song) 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 Pina Colada Song)"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" 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 "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)"?
- "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" was originally performed by Rupert Holmes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Rupert Holmes can I play here?
- Try "ESCAPE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" 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 (The Pina Colada Song)" 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 (The Pina Colada Song)" 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.