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I’ve been a (D7sus)live for ev (D7)er, (Gm7)and I wrote the (C)ver y first (F6)song.
I put the words and the (Dm)mel o dies to (Dm)geth er, I am (G7)mu sic and I write the (Gm7)songs.
I write the songs that make the (Gm)whole world sing.
I write the songs of love and (F)spe cial things.
I write the (Dm(maj7))songs that (Dm7)make the (Gsus)young girls (G)cry.
I write the songs, I write the (F)songs.
My home lies (D7sus)deep with in (D7)you (Gm7)and I’ve got my (C)own place in (F6)soul.
Now, when I look out the (Dm)through your dies eyes (Dm)geth er, I I’m (G7)young again even though I’m very (Gm7)old.
I write the songs that make the (Gm)whole world sing.
I write the songs of love and (F)spe cial things.
I write the (Dm(maj7))songs that (Dm7)make the (Gsus)young girls (G)cry.
I write the songs, I write the (F)songs.
(F)songs.
Oh, my (Esus)mu sic makes you (E)dance and gets your (Em)spir it to take a (E)chance,
and I wrote some (A)rock ’n’ roll so (F#m7)you can move.
(G7sus)Mu sic fills your (G7)heart, well, that’s a (G7sus)real fine place to (G7)start.
It’s from (C7)me, it’s for you, it’s from you, it’s for me, it’s a (C7sus)world (C7)wide (C7sus)sym pho (C)ny.
I write the songs that make the (Bm)whole world sing.
I write the songs of love and (A)spe cial things.
I write the (F#m(maj7))songs that (F#m7)make the (B)young girls cry.
I write the songs, I write the (F#m7)songs.
I am (Bm7)mu sic, and I write the (A)songs.
I Write The Songs — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Write The Songs" by Barry Manilow: 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 Bb, 80 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 “I Write The Songs”
- What key is "I Write The Songs" by Barry Manilow played in?
- I Write The Songs is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Write The Songs"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Write The Songs" 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 "I Write The Songs"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Write The Songs"?
- "I Write The Songs" was originally performed by Barry Manilow. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Barry Manilow can I play here?
- Try "THIS CAN'T BE REAL", "CAN'T SMILE WITHOUT YOU", "JUMP SHOUT BOOGIE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Write The Songs" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Write The Songs" by Barry Manilow. 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 "I Write The Songs" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "I Write The Songs" 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.