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Hey, don’t wor just to I’ve been lied to.
I’ve been there man y times be fore.
Girl, don’t you (F13sus)wor ry; of I know where I (F13)stand.
I don’t need this (Am)love; ed, like I don’t need your (Dm7)hand.
I know I (Gb7)could (F13sus)turn,
think ing you’d be (F13)gone,
that I must be pre (Am)pared
an y time to car ry (Dm7)on,
but (Fmaj9)(min ute by min ute by (Dm7)min ute by min ute) I keep hold ing on.
(I’ll be hold ing on,
(Bm11)I’ll (Bb9)be hold (Am7)ing (Fmaj9)on.) ute by min ute by min ute by min ute) I keep hold ing on.
You would stay just to watch me, dar ling,
wilt a way of y lies from you.
Can’t stop the (F13sus)hab ry; of liv ing on the (F13)run.
Take it all for (Am)love; ed, like you’re the on ly (Dm7)one.
Liv ing on (Gb7)my (F13sus)own,
some how that sounds (F13)nice.
that You think I’m your (Am)fool;
well, y you may just be (Dm7)right,
’cause (Fmaj9)(min ute by min ute by (Dm7)min ute by min ute) I keep hold ing on.
(I’ll be hold ing on,
(Bm11)I’ll (Bb9)be hold (Am7)ing (Fmaj9)on.) ute by min ute by min ute by min ute) I keep hold ing on.
(Bm11)I (Bb9)keep hold (Am7)ing (Dm7)on.
Call my name and I’ll be gone.
You reach out and I won’t be there.
(Am7)Just my luck, you’ll re al ize
you should spend your life
with some one.
You could spend your life with (F#m7)some
(D)one.
(Cmaj9)(Min ute by min ute by (Am7)min ute by min ute) I’ll be hold ing on.
(Cmaj9)(Min ute by min ute by (Am7)min ute by min ute) I’ll be hold ing on.
Minute By Minute — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "Minute By Minute" by The Doobie Brothers: 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, 99 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 “Minute By Minute”
- What key is "Minute By Minute" by The Doobie Brothers played in?
- Minute By Minute 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 "Minute By Minute"?
- The arrangement plays at 99 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Minute By Minute" 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 "Minute By Minute"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Minute By Minute"?
- "Minute By Minute" was originally performed by The Doobie Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Minute By Minute"?
- This arrangement uses 27 chords: Am, Am7, Bb9, Bm7, Bmin, C, C#dim7, Cmaj7, +19 more.
- What other songs by The Doobie Brothers can I play here?
- Try "WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES", "BLACK WATER", "YOU BELONG TO ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Minute By Minute" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Minute By Minute" by The Doobie Brothers. 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 "Minute By Minute" 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 "Minute By Minute" 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.