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(A5)Sum mer,
it turns me up side (A5)down.
I Sum mer, sum mer, (A5)sum mer,
it’s like a mer ry go (A5)round.
I see you (D5)un der the mid night,
all (D5)shack les and bows.
High (D5)shoes with the (E5)cleats click ing,
a tem per (D)men tal glow.
But then you (D)let me go.
Oh, got a (F#m)hold on you, got a (D)hold on you, I’ve got a (E)hold on you to night.
Got a (F#m)hold on you, got a (D)hold on you, (got a (E)hold on you.)
Oh, oh, it’s mag ic
when I’m with you.
(Oh, it’s mag ic.) Oh, oh, it’s mag ic, just a a tle lit tle mag ic, (D)ic you know it’s true.
I’ve (E)got a (F#m)hold on you.
So (A5)twist ed,
it un der, side ways, (A5)down.
I know you’re get ting (A5)twist ed,
it’s and you can’t ry calm (A5)down.
I see you (D5)un der the mid night,
love (D5)darts in your eyes.
How (D5)far can you (E5)take it ing,
a ’til you (D)re a lize
there’s mag ic (D)in your eyes?
Oh, got a (F#m)hold on you, got a (D)hold on you, I’ve got a (E)hold on you to night.
Got a (F#m)hold on you, got a (D)hold on you, (got a (E)hold on you.)
Oh, oh, it’s mag ic
when I’m with you.
(Oh, it’s mag ic.) Oh, oh, it’s mag ic, just a lit tle bit of your mag (D)ic pulls me with through.
I’ve (E)got a (F#m)hold on you.
So (F#m)hold on you.
(Esus)Oh, (E)got a
(Esus)(Oh, (E)it’s mag ic.) Oh, oh, it’s mag ic.
(Oh, it’s mag ic.) Oh, oh, it’s mag ic.
(Oh, it’s mag
Magic — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Magic" by The Cars: 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 A, 120 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 “Magic”
- What key is "Magic" by The Cars played in?
- Magic is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Magic"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Magic" 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 "Magic"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Magic"?
- "Magic" was originally performed by The Cars. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Magic"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Apow, D, Dpow, Dsus2, E, Epow, Esus4, +1 more.
- What other songs by The Cars can I play here?
- Try "DRIVE", "GOOD TIMES ROLL", "JUST WHAT I NEEDED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Magic" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Magic" by The Cars. 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 "Magic" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Magic" 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.