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Ev ’ry day I’m psy cho an a ia (D)for my lov er, (A)for my lov er.
They dope me up and I tell them lies (D)for my lov er, (A)for my lov er.
And ev ’ry bod y thinks
that I’m the fool.
But they don’t get an y (C)love from you.
The things we won’t do for love.
I’d climb a moun tain if I had to, and risk my life so I could have you.
You, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you.
Two ’ry weeks in a Vir gin a ia (D)for my lov er, (A)for my lov er.
They Twen ty thou sand I dol lar bail (D)for my lov er, (A)for my lov er.
And ev ’ry bod y thinks
that I’m the fool.
But they don’t get an y (C)love from you.
The things we won’t do for love.
I’d climb a moun tain if I had to, and risk my life so I could have you.
You, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you.
you, you, you, you, you.
I fol low my heart
and leave my head to pon der, deep in this love no (Cmaj7)man can shake.
I fol low my heart
and leave my mind to won der, is this love worth the sac ri (Cmaj7)fic es I make?
Two weeks in a Vir (G)gin ia jail (D)for my lov er, (A)for my lov er.
Twen ty thou sand (G)dol lar bail (D)for my lov er, (A)for my lov er.
you, you, you, you, you.
For My Lover — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "For My Lover" by Tracy Chapman: 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 E, 92 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 “For My Lover”
- What key is "For My Lover" by Tracy Chapman played in?
- For My Lover is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "For My Lover"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "For My Lover" 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 "For My Lover"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "For My Lover"?
- "For My Lover" was originally performed by Tracy Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "For My Lover"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, C, Cmaj7, D, E, Em, G.
- What other songs by Tracy Chapman can I play here?
- Try "TELLING STORIES", "ALL THAT YOU HAVE IS YOUR SOUL", "GIVE ME ONE REASON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "For My Lover" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "For My Lover" by Tracy Chapman. 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 "For My Lover" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "For My Lover" 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.