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I (Db)used to vis it (Cb7)all the ver y (Dbmaj7)gay plac es, those (Cb7)come what (Dbmaj7)may plac es, where (Cb7)one re (Dbmaj7)lax es (Ebm7)on the (Fbmaj7)ax is (Gbm7)of the (Abm7)wheel of life to get the (Db6)feel of life from jazz and (Db6)cock tails.
The (Db)girls I knew had (Cb7)sad and sul len (Dbmaj7)gray fac es, with (Cb7)dis tin (Dbmaj7)gué trac es that (Cb7)used to (Dbmaj7)be there, (Ebm7)you could (Fbmaj7)see where (Gbm7)they’d been (Abm7)washed a way by too man y (Db6)through the day
(D9)twelve o’ (Db6)clock tails.
(C7)Then (Fm)you came a (Fm6)long with (Fm7)your si ren (Fm6)song to (Fm)tempt me to mad ness,
I (Fm)thought for a (Fm6)while that (Fm7)your poig nant (Fm6)smile was (Db)tinged with the (Edim7)sad ness (Ebm7)of a great (Ab9)love for me.
Ah, (Bb)yes, I was (Ebm7)wrong,
a gain I was (Ebm7)wrong!
(Db)Life is (D9)lone ly a (Db)gain, and (D9)on ly last (Db6)year ev ’ry thing (C)seemed (B)so (E)sure.
(D)Now (Db)life is (D7)aw ful a (Db)gain, a (D7)trough ful of (Db)hearts could on ly (Db9)be (C)a (F)bore.
(Eb)A (Ab6)week in (Eb)Par is will (Ab6)ease the (Em9)bite of (A)it.
(D)All I (Dm7)care is to (C6)smile (Cb7)in (Bb9)spite (A7)of (Ab9)it.
(Db)I’ll for (D7)get you, I (Db)will, while (D7)yet you are (Db6)still burn ing in (C)side (B)my (Bb7)brain.
Ro (Ebm7)mance is (Gbm9)mush, (Gbm6)sti fling (A9)those who strive,
I’ll (Dbmaj9)live a (Dbm9)lush (Gb)life in (Cbmaj9)some (Cb6)small (Fm11)dive,
(Bb)and (Ebm7)there I’ll (Gbm9)be, while (Gbm6)I (A)rot with the (Ab9)rest of (Fb)those (Eb6)whose (Dmaj7)lives (G9)are (Db6)lone (D9)ly, (Dbmaj7)too.
Lush Life — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Lush Life" by Billy Strayhorn: 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 Gb, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Lush Life”
- What key is "Lush Life" by Billy Strayhorn played in?
- Lush Life is arranged in the key of Gb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lush Life"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lush Life" 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 "Lush Life"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lush Life"?
- "Lush Life" was originally performed by Billy Strayhorn. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Lush Life"?
- This arrangement uses 46 chords: A7, A9, Ab6, Ab7, Ab9, Abm7, B7, Bb7, +38 more.
- What other songs by Billy Strayhorn can I play here?
- Try "Chelsea Bridge". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Lush Life" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lush Life" by Billy Strayhorn. 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 "Lush Life" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Gb, 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 "Lush Life" 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.