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I’ve been (Bb6)try ing for (Bb)hours ly, just to (Gm)think of what (Gm7)ex act ly to say.
I thought I’d (Bb6)leave you with (Bb)a let ter or a (Gm)fi er y (Gm7)speech, like when an (Ebmaj7)ac tor makes an ex it at the (F6)end of a play.
And I’ve been (Bb6)dy ing for (Bb)hours er, tryin’ to (Gm)fill up all (Gm7)the holes with some sense.
I’d like to (Bb6)know why (Bb)you gave up and you (Gm)threw it a (Gm7)way; I’d like to (Ebmaj7)give you all the rea sons and what (F6)ev ’ry thing meant.
Well, I could (Dm)tell you good bye or may be (C6)see you a round with just a (Bbmaj7)touch of a sar cas tic (Gm7)thanks.
We start ed (Eb)out with a bang and at the (Cm)top of the world; now the (Db)guns are ex haust ed and the (F)bul lets are blanks
and ev ’ry thing’s blank.
If I could (Bb)on ly find the (F)words, then I would (Eb)write it all down; if I could (Bb)on ly find a (F)voice, I would speak.
(Eb)Oh, it’s (Bb)there in my eyes; oh, can’t you (Eb)see me to (Cm7)night?
Come on and (Gm)look at me and (F)read ’em and (Bb)weep.
If I could (Bb)on ly find the (F)words, then I would (Eb)write it all down; if I could (Bb)on ly find a (F)voice, I would speak.
(Eb)Oh, it’s (Bb)there in my eyes; oh, can’t you (Eb)see me to (Cm7)night?
Come on and (Gm)look at me and (F)read ’em and (Bb)weep.
If I could
I’ve been (Bbmaj7)touch of a sar cas tic (Gm7)thanks.
But now the (Eb)rooms are all emp ty, the (Cm7)can dles are dark, the (Db)guns are ex haust ed and the (F)bul lets are blanks
and ev ’ry thing’s blank.
If I could (Bb)on ly find the (F)words, then I would (Eb)write it all down; if I could (Bb)on ly find a (F)voice, I would (Eb)speak.
(Eb)Oh, it’s (Bb)there in my eyes; oh, can’t you (Eb)see me to (Cm7)night?
Come on and (Gm)look at me and (F)read ’em and (Bb)weep.
Oh, it’s (Bb)there in my eyes (F)words, and com ing (Eb)straight from my heart; it’s run ning (Bb)si lent and an (F)voice, gry and (Eb)deep.
(Eb)Oh, it’s (Bb)there in my eyes and it’s all (Eb)see I can (Cm7)say.
Come on and (Gm)look at me and (F)read ’em and (Bb)weep.
Oh, it’s
(Read ’em and weep) for all the hours ’ries we’ll be (Bb)spend ing a lone.
(Read ’em and weep) for the dreams we’ll let go.
(Run ning si lent and deep.) And all the (F)prom is es we (Dm7)prom ised to (Gm)keep,
they won’t be (Cm)kept an y (Bb)more.
(Read ’em and weep) for for the mem ’ries still a (Bb)live in the wind.
(Read ’em and weep) for the lives we will lead.
(Run ning si lent and deep.) And all the (F)things that will have (Dm7)prom ised to (Gm)keep,
they won’t be (Cm)kept an y (Bb)more.
(Read ’em and weep) (Dm7)nev er been (Gm)said.
Why don’t you look at me and (F)read ’em and (Bb)weep?
Come on and (Gm)look at me and (F)read ’em.
It’s (Bb)there in my (F)eyes and com ing (Eb)straight from my heart.
It’s run ning (Bb)si lent and (F)an gry and deep.
It’s (Bb)there in my (Dm7)eyes; it’s (Eb)all I can (Cm7)say.
Come on and (Gm)look at me and (F)read ’em and (Bb)weep.
Read 'Em And Weep — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Read 'Em And Weep" by Meat Loaf: 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 Bb, 100 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 “Read 'Em And Weep”
- What key is "Read 'Em And Weep" by Meat Loaf played in?
- Read 'Em And Weep is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Read 'Em And Weep"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Read 'Em And Weep" 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 "Read 'Em And Weep"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Read 'Em And Weep"?
- "Read 'Em And Weep" was originally performed by Meat Loaf. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Read 'Em And Weep"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, C6, Cm, Cm7, Db, Dm, +7 more.
- What other songs by Meat Loaf can I play here?
- Try "PARADISE BY THE DASHBOARD LIGHT", "TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD", "BAT OUT OF HELL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Read 'Em And Weep" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Read 'Em And Weep" by Meat Loaf. 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 "Read 'Em And Weep" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Read 'Em And Weep" 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.