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They’ve been spend ing most their lives liv ing (G)in a pas time (Cm)par a dise.
They’ve been spend ing most their lives liv ing (G)in a pas time (Cm)par a dise.
They’ve been wast ing most their time glor i (G)fy ing days long gone be hind.
They’ve been wast ing most their days in re (G)mem brance of ig norance old est praise.
Tell me (Ab)who of them will come to be?
How man (Ab)y of them are you and me?
Dis si pa tion,
of race re la tions;
con so la tion,
seg re ga tion.
Dis i pen sa tion of i so la tion, ex ploi ta tion, mu ti (G)la tion, mu ta tion, mis cre a tion, con fir ma tion to the e vils of the world.
They’ve been spend ing most their lives liv ing (G)in a fu ture (Cm)par a dise.
They’ve been spend ing most their lives liv ing (G)in a fu ture (Cm)par a dise.
They’ve been look ing in their minds for the (G)day that sor rows lost from time.
They keep tell ing of the day when the (G)Sav iour of love will come to stay.
Tell me (Ab)who of them will come to be?
How man (Ab)y of them are you and me?
Proc la ma tion
of race re la tions;
con so la tion,
in te gra tion.
Ver i fi ca tion of rev el a tion, ac cla ma tion, world sal (G)va tion, vi bra tion, stim u la tion, con fir ma tion to the e vils of the world.
tion to peace of the world.
We’ve been spend ing too (Fm)much of our lives liv ing (G)in a pas time par a dise.
Let’s been start to too (Fm)liv ing our lives liv ing (G)for the fu ture par a dise.
Pastime Paradise — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Pastime Paradise" by Stevie Wonder: 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 Ab, 80 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 “Pastime Paradise”
- What key is "Pastime Paradise" by Stevie Wonder played in?
- Pastime Paradise is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Pastime Paradise"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Pastime Paradise" 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 "Pastime Paradise"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Pastime Paradise"?
- "Pastime Paradise" was originally performed by Stevie Wonder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Pastime Paradise"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Cm, Fm, G, Gm.
- What other songs by Stevie Wonder can I play here?
- Try "NGICULELA-ES UNA HISTORIA I AM SINGING", "PART TIME LOVER", "HEAVEN IS TEN ZILLION LIGHT YEARS AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Pastime Paradise" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Pastime Paradise" by Stevie Wonder. 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 "Pastime Paradise" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "Pastime Paradise" 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.