Handclap

by Fitz And The Tantrums
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Some (Cm)bod y save your (Eb)soul ’cause you’ve been (Ab)sin ning in this (Gm)cit y, I know.

Too man y (Eb)trou bles, all these (Ab)lov ers got you (Bb)los ing con trol.

You’re like a (Eb)drug to me, a (Ab)lux u ry, my (Gm)su gar and gold.

I want the (Eb)good life, ev ’ry (Ab)good night, you’re a (Bb)hard one to hold.

’Cause (Ab)you don’t e ven (Gm)know.

(Cm)I can make your (Eb)hands clap.

Said (Cm)I can make your (Eb)hands clap.

Some (Cm)bod y save your (Eb)soul ’cause you’ve been (Ab)sin ning in this (Gm)cit y, I know.

Too man y (Eb)trou bles, all these (Ab)lov ers got you (Bb)los ing con trol.

You’re like a (Eb)drug to me, a (Ab)lux u ry, my (Gm)su gar and gold.

I want your (Eb)sex and your af (Ab)fec tion when they’re (Bb)hold ing you close.

’Cause (Ab)you don’t e ven (Gm)know.

(Cm)I can make your (Eb)hands clap.

Said (Cm)I can make your (Eb)hands clap.

Ev e ry night when the stars come (Bb)out, am I the on ly liv ing soul a (Gm)round?

Need to be lieve you could hold me (Bb)down ’cause I’m in need of some thing good right now.

We could be scream ing ’til the sun comes (Bb)out and when we wake we’d be the on ly sound.

Get on my knees and say a prayer, James Brown,

that (CN.C.)I can make your hands clap.

(Gm)That I can make your hands clap.

(Gm)That I can make your hands clap.

I can make your hands clap.

(Gm)That I can make your hands clap.

(Gm)That I can make your hands clap.

(Gm)So can I get a hand clap?

Handclap — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Handclap" by Fitz And The Tantrums: 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 Eb, 143 BPM.

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

About “Handclap”

What key is "Handclap" by Fitz And The Tantrums played in?
Handclap is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Handclap"?
The arrangement plays at 143 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Handclap" 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 "Handclap"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Handclap"?
"Handclap" was originally performed by Fitz And The Tantrums. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Handclap"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Eb, Gm.
What other songs by Fitz And The Tantrums can I play here?
Try "OUT OF MY LEAGUE", "THE WALKER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Handclap" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Handclap" by Fitz And The Tantrums. 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 "Handclap" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Handclap" 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.