Islands In The Stream

by Bee Gees
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Lyrics

(C)Ba by, when I met you, there was peace un known.

I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb.

I was (Fsus2)soft in the side; there was some thing go (G7sus)ing on.

thing.

But You do some thing to me that I can’t ex plain;

too hold me clos er and I feel no pain.

Ev ’ry (Fsus2)beat of my heart, we got some thing go (G7sus)ing on.

thing.

Ten der love is (Fsus2)blind;

it re quires a ded i ca tion.

All this love we feel needs no con ver sa tion.

We (C)ride it to geth er, uh huh,

from one love to an oth er, uh huh.

Is lands in (C)the stream, that is what (F)we are.

No one in (Dm7)be tween; how can we be wrong?

Get a way (C)with me to an oth (F)er world, and we re (C)ly on each oth er, uh huh,

from one lov er to an oth (Dm7)er, uh (C)huh.

(C)I can’t live with out you if the love has gone.

Ev ’ry thing is noth ing when you got no one, and you (Fsus2)walk in the night, slow ly los ing sight (G7sus)of the thing.

But that won’t hap pen to us and we got no doubt;

too deep in love, and we got no way out.

And the (Fsus2)mes sage is clear; this could be the year (G7sus)of the thing.

No more will you (Fsus2)cry;

ba by, I will hurt you nev er.

We and end as one, in love for ev er.

We can (C)ride it to geth er, uh huh,

from one love to an oth er, uh huh.

Is lands in (C)per star; that is what (F)you are, com ing from (Dm7)a far, reach ing for the stars.

Far a way (C)with me to an oth (F)er place, and we re (C)ly on each oth er, uh huh,

from one lov er to an oth (Dm7)er, uh (C)huh.

er to an oth (Dm7)er, uh (C)huh.

I’ll be

al right,

oh.

Get ’em, su er to an oth (Dm7)er, uh (C)huh.

I’ll be

al (Fsus2)right.

Good bye, to night.

Good night

for now.

Good bye, to night.

Al (C)right,

for now good bye.

Islands In The Stream — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Islands In The Stream" by Bee Gees: 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, 112 BPM.

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

About “Islands In The Stream”

What key is "Islands In The Stream" by Bee Gees played in?
Islands In The Stream 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 "Islands In The Stream"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Islands In The Stream" 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 "Islands In The Stream"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Islands In The Stream"?
"Islands In The Stream" was originally performed by Bee Gees. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Islands In The Stream"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: C, Dm7, Em, F, Fm6, Fsus2, G7, Gsus4.
What other songs by Bee Gees can I play here?
Try "EMOTION", "SECRET LOVE", "YOU WIN AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Islands In The Stream" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Islands In The Stream" by Bee Gees. 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 "Islands In The Stream" 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 "Islands In The Stream" 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.