Every Time I Hear Your Name

by Keith Anderson
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(D)Fin ’ly got o ver that song of ours, stopped chas in’ lit tle red sports cars to check the li cense plates, (G)back ward driv in’ by your place.

Back (D)mak in’ the rounds at our old haunts, honk y tonks, res tau rants, and see in’ some of our old friends, feels good to dance a gain.

And I can (G)fin ’ly smell your per fume and I look a round the room for (G)you.

And I can (G)walk right by your pic ture in a (A)frame and not feel a thing.

But when I hear your name, I feel (D)rain in the fall in’ right out of the blue sky.

And it’s the fifth of (G)May and I’m right there star in’ in your eyes.

I And I noth in’s (Bm7)changed,

you’re I still the (G)same.

And I get (D)lost in the in no cence of a first er kiss.

And I’m hang in’ (G)on to ev ’ry word fall in’ off of your lips.

And that’s all it (Bm7)takes,

and I’m in that (G)place

(G)ev ’ry time I hear your (D)name.

Got (D)some one spe cial in my life, ev ’ry one thinks she’d make a great wife.

(Gsus2)Dad says he thinks she’s the one, re minds him of Mom when she was young.

But it’s (D)way too soon to be talk in’ ’bout rings.

Don’t wan na rush in to an y thing.

She’s get tin’ o ver some one, too.

Kind a like me and you.

And she (G)talks a bout him ev ’ry once in a while and (G)I just nod my head and smile ’cause I (G)know ex act ly what she’s go in’ (A)through.

Yeah, I’ve been there, too.

But when the (G)con ver sa tion (A)turns to you,

I get (G)ev ’ry time I hear your (D)name.

I start (G)think in’ ’bout the words I left un said.

Start (D)try’n’ to change the things that I can’t change.

In my (Bm7)heart, I know you’re gone, but in my (A)head

I feel (D)rain fall in’ right out of the blue sky.

And it’s the fifth of (Gsus2)May and I’m right there star in’ in (G)your eyes.

That’s all it (Bm7)takes and I’m in that (G)place.

And there we (D)are, parked down by the riv er side, and I’m in your (G)arms, a bout to make love for the first time.

And I can’t ex (Bm7)plain, but I’m in that (G)place

(G)ev ’ry time I hear your (D)name,

(G)ev ’ry time I hear your (D)name,

(G)ev ’ry time I hear your (D)name.

Every Time I Hear Your Name — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Every Time I Hear Your Name" by Keith Anderson: 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, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Every Time I Hear Your Name”

What key is "Every Time I Hear Your Name" by Keith Anderson played in?
Every Time I Hear Your Name 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 "Every Time I Hear Your Name"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Every Time I Hear Your Name" 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 "Every Time I Hear Your Name"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Every Time I Hear Your Name"?
"Every Time I Hear Your Name" was originally performed by Keith Anderson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is there a karaoke version of "Every Time I Hear Your Name" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Every Time I Hear Your Name" by Keith Anderson. 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 "Every Time I Hear Your Name" 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 "Every Time I Hear Your Name" 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.