Linger

by The Cranberries
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Lyrics

If you,

if you could re turn,

don’t let it burn,

don’t let it fade.

I’m sure I’m not be ing (C)rude, but it’s just your at ti tude.

It’s tear ing me a part, it’s ru in ing ev ’ry thing.

I swore, I swore I would be true and, hon ey, so did you.

So, why were you hold ing her (C)hand?

Is I that the way we stand?

Were you ly ing all the time?

Was it just a game to you?

But I’m in so (D)deep.

You know I’m such a fool for you.

You got me wrapped a round your (C)fin ger, ah, ha, ha.

Do you have to let it lin ger?

Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it lin ger?

Oh, I (A6)thought the world of you.

I thought (C)noth ing could go wrong,

but I was wrong.

I was wrong.

If you, I if you could get by and, try ing not to lie,

So, things would n’t be so con (C)fused and I would n’t feel so used.

But you al ways real ly knew I just wan na be with you.

But I’m in so (D)deep.

You know I’m such a fool for you.

You got me wrapped a round your (C)fin ger, ah, ha, ha.

Do you have to let it lin ger?

Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it lin ger?

Oh, I (A6)thought the world of you.

I thought (C)noth ing could go wrong,

but I was wrong.

I was wrong.

If you, And I’m in so ger?

You know I’m such a fool for you.

You got me wrapped a round your (C)fin ger, ah, ha, ha.

Do you have to let it lin ger?

Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it lin ger?

You know I’m such a fool for you.

You got me wrapped a round your (C)fin ger, ah, ha, ha.

Do you have to let it lin ger?

Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it lin

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

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Free karaoke for "Linger" by The Cranberries: 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 D, 110 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Linger”

What key is "Linger" by The Cranberries played in?
Linger is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Linger"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Linger" 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 "Linger"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Linger"?
"Linger" was originally performed by The Cranberries. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Linger"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, A6, C, D, G, Gmaj7.
What other songs by The Cranberries can I play here?
Try "DREAMS", "ZOMBIE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Linger" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Linger" by The Cranberries. 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 "Linger" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Linger" 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.