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I am the (F)son
and the heir
of a shy ness that is (Bb5)crim i nal ly vul (F)gar.
I am the son and heir
of noth ing in par ti cu lar.
(Db)You shut your mouth, how can (Cm)you say
I (Eb)go a bout things the wrong way?
I am hu man and I (Db)need to be loved,
(C7sus)just like (Eb5)ev ’ry bod y else does.
I am the (F)son
and the heir
of a shy ness that is (Bb5)crim i nal ly vul (F)gar.
I am the son and heir
of noth ing in par ti cu lar.
(Db)You shut your mouth, how can (Cm)you say
I (Eb)go a bout things the wrong way?
I am hu man and I (Db)need to be loved,
(C7sus)just like (Eb5)ev ’ry bod y else does.
I am the
There’s a club (Db)if you’d like to go.
(Cm)You could meet (C5)some bod y who real ly loves (F)you.
So you (Bbm9)go and you stand on your (Dbmaj7)own,
and you leave on your own, (Cm)and you (C5)go home and you (Cm)cry and you want to die.
How Soon Is Now — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "How Soon Is Now" by The Smiths: 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 F, 94 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 “How Soon Is Now”
- What key is "How Soon Is Now" by The Smiths played in?
- How Soon Is Now is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "How Soon Is Now"?
- The arrangement plays at 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "How Soon Is Now" 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 "How Soon Is Now"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "How Soon Is Now"?
- "How Soon Is Now" was originally performed by The Smiths. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "How Soon Is Now"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Ab, Abpow, Bbm, Bbm9, Bbpow, Bbsus2, C7, Cm, +6 more.
- What other songs by The Smiths can I play here?
- Try "BIGMOUTH STRIKES AGAIN", "THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT", "HEAVEN KNOWS I'M MISERABLE NOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "How Soon Is Now" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "How Soon Is Now" by The Smiths. 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 "How Soon Is Now" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "How Soon Is Now" 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.