My Dear Country

by Norah Jones
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Lyrics

’Twas (Fm)Hal low (C)e’en, and the (Fm)ghosts were (Db)out, and (Fm)ev ’ry (C)where than they’d (Fm)go, they’d (Ab)shout.

And (G)though I (C7)cov ered my (E)eyes, I (Ddim)knew they’d the (Dbmaj7)go

a

(C)way.

But (Fm)fear’s the (C)on in ly (Fm)thing I (Db)saw, and (Fm)three days (C)lat er, was (Fm)clear to (Ab)all that (G)noth ing (C)is as (E)scar y (D)as e e (Dbmaj7)lec

(C)tion

(Fm)day.

But the (Bbsus)day

(Eb7sus)af ter is (Abmaj7)dark er,

and (G)dark er and (C7)dark er it (Fm)goes.

Who (G)knows,

(Gm)may be the (Ab)plans will (G)change; who (Fsus2)knows,

(Eb6)may be he’s (D)not (Db)de (C)ranged.

The (Fm)news men (C)know what they (Fm)know, but (Db)they know (Fm)e ven (C)less my they’d (Fm)what they (Ab)say.

And (G)I don’t (C7)know ered who (E)I can (Ddim)trust for the (Dbmaj7)“come

what

(C)may.”

’Cause (Fm)we be (C)lieved that our (Fm)can di (Db)date, but (Fm)e ven (C)more, it’s the (Fm)one we (Ab)hate.

I (G)need ed (C)some one (E)I could (D)shake on e (Dbmaj7)lec

(C)tion

(Fm)day.

But the (Bbsus)day

(Eb7sus)af ter is (Abmaj7)dark er,

and (G)deep er and (C7)deep er it (Fm)goes.

Who (G)knows,

(Gm)may be it’s (Ab)all a (G)dream; who (Fsus2)knows,

(Eb6)may be he’s (D)not (Db)de (C)ranged.

The (Eb6)knows

(D7sus)if I’ll wake (Dbmaj9)up (Abm)and (C7b9)scream?

I (Dbmaj7)lec

(C)tion

(Fm6)day.

My Dear Country — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "My Dear Country" by Norah Jones: 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 F, 148 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “My Dear Country”

What key is "My Dear Country" by Norah Jones played in?
My Dear Country is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Dear Country"?
The arrangement plays at 148 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "My Dear Country" 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 "My Dear Country"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "My Dear Country"?
"My Dear Country" was originally performed by Norah Jones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "My Dear Country"?
This arrangement uses 25 chords: Ab, Abm, Abmaj7, Bbsus4, C, C7, Caug, Cpow, +17 more.
What other songs by Norah Jones can I play here?
Try "IN THE MORNING", "CREEPIN' IN", "FEELIN' THE SAME WAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "My Dear Country" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "My Dear Country" by Norah Jones. 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 "My Dear Country" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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 "My Dear Country" 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.