Put Your Records On

by Corinne Bailey Rae
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Lyrics

Three lit tle birds

(F#m6)sat on my win dow

and they told (E9)me I don’t need to wor (A)ry.

Sum mer came like cin na (F#m6)mon, so sweet.

Lit tle girls (E9)dou ble dutch on the con (A)crete.

May

be some times

we got it wrong but it’s (B7)al right.

And no thing seemed to change.

the more they stay the same.

Don’t you he si tate.

(A)Girl, put your re cords on, tell me your fav ’rite song.

You go (E9)a head, let your hair down.

Sap phire and fad ed jeans, I hope you get your dreams.

Just go (E9)a head; let your hair down.

You’re gon na find your self some where,

some how.

Blue as the sky,

(F#m6)sun burnt and lone ly,

sip pin’ tea (E9)in a bar by the road (A)side.

Don’t you let those o ther (F#m6)boys fool you.

Got ta love (E9)that ble a fro the hair (A)do.

May

be some times

we feel a fraid but it’s (B7)al right.

The more you stay the same

the more they seem to change.

Don’t you think it’s strange?

(A)Girl, put your re cords on, tell me your fav ’rite song.

You go (E9)a head, let your hair down.

Sap phire and fad ed jeans, I hope you get your dreams.

Just go (E9)a head; let your hair down.

You’re gon na find your self some where,

some how.

where,

some how.

’Twas more than I could take, pi ty for pi ty’s sake.

Some nights kept me a wake.

I thought that I was strong er.

When you gon na re al ise that you don’t ev en have to (Dmaj7)try an y (Bm7)long er?

Do what you want to.

(CN.C.)Girl, put your re cords on, tell me your fav ’rite song.

You go (E9)a head, let your hair down.

Sap phire and fad ed jeans, I hope you get your dreams.

Just go (E9)a head; let your hair down.

(CN.C.)Girl, put your re cords on, tell me your fav ’rite song.

You go (E9)a head, let your hair down.

Sap phire and fad ed jeans, I hope you get your dreams.

Just go (E9)a head; let your hair down.

You’re gon na find your self some where,

some (Amaj9)how.

Put Your Records On — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Put Your Records On" by Corinne Bailey Rae: 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, 96 BPM.

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

About “Put Your Records On”

What key is "Put Your Records On" by Corinne Bailey Rae played in?
Put Your Records On 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 "Put Your Records On"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Put Your Records On" 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 "Put Your Records On"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Put Your Records On"?
"Put Your Records On" was originally performed by Corinne Bailey Rae. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Put Your Records On"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, Amaj9, B7, Bm7, C, C#7, D, Dm6, +7 more.
What other songs by Corinne Bailey Rae can I play here?
Try "PUT YOUR RECORDS ON", "LIKE A STAR", "Like A Star". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Put Your Records On" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Put Your Records On" by Corinne Bailey Rae. 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 "Put Your Records On" 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 "Put Your Records On" 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.