If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out

by Cat Stevens
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Lyrics

Well, if you (C)want to sing out, sing out.

And (G)if you (C)want to be (G)free, be free.

’Cause there’s a (Dm)mil lion (Am)things to be.

You (C)know that there are.

And if you (C)want to live high, live high.

And (G)if you (C)want to live (G)low, live low.

’Cause there’s a (Dm)mil lion (Am)ways to go.

You (C)know that there are.

You can do what you want.

The op por tu ni ty’s on.

And if you find a new way,

you can do it to day.

You can make it all (F)true.

And you can make it un do,

(Am)you see.

Ah,

it’s eas y.

Ah,

you on ly need to know.

Well, if you (C)want to say yes, say yes.

And (G)if you (C)want to say (G)no, say no.

’Cause there’s a (Dm)mil lion (Am)ways to go.

You (C)know that there are.

And if you (C)want to be me, be me.

And (G)if you (C)want to be (G)you, be you.

’Cause there’s a (Dm)mil lion (Am)things to do.

You (C)know that there are.

You can do what you want.

The op por tu ni ty’s on.

And if you find a new way,

you can do it to day.

You can make it all (F)true.

And you can make it un do,

(Am)you see.

Ah,

it’s eas y.

Ah,

you on ly need to know.

Well, if you

Well, if you (C)want to sing out, sing out.

And (G)if you (C)want to be (G)free, be free.

’Cause there’s a (Dm)mil lion (Am)things to be.

You (C)know that there are, you know that there are, you know that there are, you know that there (C)are,

you know that (G)there are.

If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out" by Cat Stevens: 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 C, 110 BPM.

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

About “If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out”

What key is "If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out" by Cat Stevens played in?
If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out" 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 "If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out"?
"If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out" was originally performed by Cat Stevens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?
Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out" by Cat Stevens. 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 "If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out" 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.