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I prayed for bet (G)ter days to come.
I prayed that I (G)would see the sun.
’Cause life is (G)so bur den some when ev ’ry day’s (G)a rain y one.
But sud den ly there’s no more clouds.
where And I be lieve (G)with out a doubt that heav en (G)sent an an gel down and then she turned (G)my life a round.
And you know and (G)I know friends come and (G)friends go.
Storms rise and (G)winds blow.
But one thing I (G)know for sure: When it’s (D)cold out (G)side,
there’s no need to (G)wor ry ’cause I’m (D)so warm in (G)side.
You give me (G)peace when the (D)storm’s out (G)side.
’Cause we’re in (G)love; I know it ’ll (D)be all (G)right,
all right, it’s (G)all right.
(Hoo, (G)hoo,
hoo, (G)hoo.
Hoo, (G)hoo,
hoo, (G)hoo.)
Now, peace is so (G)hard days to find.
We’re ter ror ized (G)and vic tim ized.
But that’s when (G)I close my eyes and think of you (G)to ease my mind.
You take me to an oth er place where there’s no more war, (G)just love and grace.
And ba by, (G)you re store my faith.
I know this strug (G)gle’s not in vain.
And you know and (G)I know,
through all the (G)bat tles,
Bagh dad to (G)Is rael, there’s one thing I (G)know for sure: When it’s (D)cold out (G)side,
there’s no need to (G)wor ry ’cause I’m (D)so warm in (G)side.
You give me (G)peace when the (D)storm’s out (G)side.
’Cause we’re in (G)love; I know it ’ll (D)be all (G)right,
all right, it’s (G)all right.
(Hoo, (G)hoo,
hoo, (G)hoo.
Hoo, (G)hoo,
hoo, (G)hoo.)
All right, it’s (G)all right,
all right, it’s (G)all right,
all right, it’s (G)all right.
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Refuge — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Refuge" by John Legend: 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, 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 “Refuge”
- What key is "Refuge" by John Legend played in?
- Refuge 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 "Refuge"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Refuge" 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 "Refuge"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Refuge"?
- "Refuge" was originally performed by John Legend. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Refuge"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: A, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by John Legend can I play here?
- Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Refuge" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Refuge" by John Legend. 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 "Refuge" 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 "Refuge" 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.