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I woke up and called this morn ing;
the tone of your voice was a warn ing
that you don’t care for me an y more.
I made up the bed we sleep in;
I looked at the clock when you creep in.
It’s six A.
M.
and I’m a lone.
Did you (G)know when you (Em7)go it’s the (C)per fect end ing to the (G)bad day
I was just be gin ning.
When you (G)go, all I (Em7)know is you’re my (C)fa v’rite mis take.
Well, your friends act sor ry for me;
they watch you pre tend to a dore me.
But I’m no fool for me to this game
Now here comes your se cret lov er;
she’ll be un like an y you oth er
un til your guilt goes up in flames.
Did you (G)know when you (Em7)go it’s the (C)per fect end ing to the (G)bad day
I was just be gin ning.
When you (G)go, all I (Em7)know is you’re my (C)fa v’rite mis take.
(C)You’re my fa v’rite mis take.
Well, (Bm)may be noth ing lasts for ev er, e ven when you stay to geth er.
I don’t need for ev er af ter, but (F)it’s your laugh ter, won’t let me go; so I’m hold ing on this way.
(D)Did you know, (G)could you see (Em7)you were the on ly one
that I (G)ev er loved?
Now (D)ev ’ry thing’s so wrong.
(D)Did you see me walk ing by?
(D)Did it ev er make you cry?
Now you’re my (C)fa ’vrite mis take.
Yeah, you’re my fa v’rite mis take.
You’re my fa v’rite mis take.
My Favorite Mistake — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "My Favorite Mistake" by Sheryl Crow: 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, 96 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 “My Favorite Mistake”
- What key is "My Favorite Mistake" by Sheryl Crow played in?
- My Favorite Mistake 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 "My Favorite Mistake"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "My Favorite Mistake" 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 Favorite Mistake"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "My Favorite Mistake"?
- "My Favorite Mistake" was originally performed by Sheryl Crow. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "My Favorite Mistake"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Em, Em7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Sheryl Crow can I play here?
- Try "STEVE McQUEEN", "REAL GONE", "TOMORROW NEVER DIES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "My Favorite Mistake" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "My Favorite Mistake" by Sheryl Crow. 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 Favorite Mistake" 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 "My Favorite Mistake" 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.