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I (A)keep (F#m)go ing to (E)the riv er to pray ’cause I (A)need (F#m)some thin’ that (E)can wash out the pain.
And at (A)most, I’m (F#m)sleep in’ all (E)these de mons a way.
But your (A)ghost, the (F#m)ghost of you, (E)it keeps me a wake.
My friends had you (F#m)fig ured out.
Yeah, they saw what’s in side of you.
You tried hid ing an (D)oth er you, but your e vil was (Bm)com in’ through.
These eyes sit tin’ (F#m)on the wall, they watch ev ’ry move I make.
Bright light liv in’ (D)in the shade, your cold heart makes my (Bm)spir it shake, ooh.
I had to go through hell to prove I’m (F#m)not in sane.
Had to meet the dev il just to know his name.
And that’s when my love was burn in’.
Yeah, it’s still burn in’.
I (A)keep (F#m)go ing to (E)the riv er to pray ’cause I (A)need (F#m)some thin’ that (E)can wash out the pain.
And at (A)most, I’m (F#m)sleep in’ all (E)these de mons a way.
But your (A)ghost, the (F#m)ghost of you, (E)it keeps me a wake.
I (A)keep (F#m)go ing to (E)the riv er to pray ’cause I (A)need (F#m)some thin’ that (E)can wash out the pain.
And at (A)most, I’m (F#m)sleep in’ all (E)these de mons a way.
But your (A)ghost, the (F#m)ghost of (CN.C.)you, it keeps me a wake.
Each time that I (F#m)think you’re gone, I turn a round and you’re creep in’ in.
And I let you un (D)der my skin ’cause I love liv in’ (Bm)in the sin.
Boy, you nev er (F#m)told me true love was going to hurt.
True pain I don’t de serve.
Truth is that I (Bm)nev er learn, ooh.
Give up the ghost.
Give up the ghost.
Give up the ghost.
Stop the haunt ing, ba by.
Give up the ghost.
Give up the ghost.
Give up the ghost.
No more haunt ing, ba by.
I keep go in’ to the riv er.
I (A)keep (F#m)go ing to (E)the riv er to pray ’cause I (A)need (F#m)some thin’ that (E)can wash out the pain.
And at (A)most, I’m (F#m)sleep in’ all (E)these de mons a way.
But your (A)ghost, the (F#m)ghost of you, (E)it keeps me a wake.
I (A)keep (F#m)go ing to (E)the riv er to pray ’cause I (A)need (F#m)some thin’ that (E)can wash out the pain.
And at (A)most, I’m (F#m)sleep in’ all (E)these de mons a way.
But your (A)ghost, the (F#m)ghost of you, (E)it keeps me a wake.
(F#m)ghost of you, (E)it keeps me a wake.
Ghost — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Ghost" by Ella Henderson: 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 A, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Ghost”
- What key is "Ghost" by Ella Henderson played in?
- Ghost is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ghost"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ghost" 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 "Ghost"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ghost"?
- "Ghost" was originally performed by Ella Henderson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Ghost"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, E, F#m.
- What other songs by Ella Henderson can I play here?
- Try "Yours", "Ghost", "All Again". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Ghost" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ghost" by Ella Henderson. 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 "Ghost" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Ghost" 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.