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I don’t know (G7)why, but I’m (G7)feel ing so sad.
I long to (C7)try some thing (Gm7)I’ve nev er (C7)had.
(F7)Nev er had no kiss in’,
(Bb7)oh, what I’ve been miss in’.
(Eb7)Lov er (Db)Man, oh (C7)where can you (F)be?
The night is (G7)cold, and I’m (G7)so all a lone,
I’d give my (C7)soul just to (Gm7)call you my (C7)own.
(F7)Got a moon a bove me,
(Bb7)but no one to love me,
(Eb7)Lov er (Db)Man, oh (C7)where can you (F)be?
(Am)I’ve heard it said that the (A)thrill
of ro mance can (G)be like a (G)heav en ly (G6)dream.
(Gm)I go to (G)bed with a (C7)pray’r that you’ll make love to (F)me,
(Eb)strange as it (Em)seems.
Some day we’ll (G7)meet and you’ll (G7)dry all my tears,
then whis per (C7)sweet lit tle (Gm7)things in my (C7)ears.
(F7)Hug gin’ and a kiss in’,
(Bb7)oh, what we’ve been miss in’,
(Eb7)Lov er (Db)Man, oh (C7)where can you (F)be?
I don’t know (G7)why, but I’m (G7)feel ing so sad.
I long to (C7)try some thing (Gm7)I’ve nev er (C7)had.
(F7)Nev er had no kiss in’,
(Bb7)oh, what I’ve been miss in’.
(Eb7)Lov er (Db)Man, oh (C7)where can you (F)be?
The night is (G7)cold, and I’m (G7)so all a lone,
I’d give my (C7)soul just to (Gm7)call you my (C7)own.
(F7)Got a moon a bove me,
(Bb7)but no one to love me,
(Eb7)Lov er (Db)Man, oh (C7)where can you (F)be?
(Am)I’ve heard it said that the (A)thrill
of ro mance can (G)be like a (G)heav en ly (G6)dream.
(Gm)I go to (G)bed with a (C7)pray’r that you’ll make love to (F)me,
(Eb)strange as it (Em)seems.
Some day we’ll (G7)meet and you’ll (G7)dry all my tears,
then whis per (C7)sweet lit tle (Gm7)things in my (C7)ears.
(F7)Hug gin’ and a kiss in’,
(Bb7)oh, what we’ve been miss in’,
(Eb7)Lov er (Db)Man, oh (C7)where can you (F)be?
(F)be?
Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" by Billie Holiday: 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, 72 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 “Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)”
- What key is "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" by Billie Holiday played in?
- Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?) 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 "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" 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 "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)"?
- "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" was originally performed by Billie Holiday. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Billie Holiday can I play here?
- Try "GOOD MORNING HEARTACHE", "ALWAYS", "CRAZY HE CALLS ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" by Billie Holiday. 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 "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" 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 "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" 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.