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(Em)Out Oh, it in the shin y night,
(F#7)the rain was soft ly (B)fall ing.
grace.
The tracks that ran down the (Em)boul e vard ly, if (F#7sus)had all been (F#7)washed a (B)way.
We Out of the sil ver light,
(F#7)the past came soft ly (B)call ing.
And I re mem ber the (Em)times we spent
(F#7sus)in side the (F#7)Sad Ca (B)fé.
(Em)Out Oh, it like a ho ly place, (F#7)pro tect ed by a (B)maz ing grace.
But things And we would sing (Em)right out loud ly, if (F#7sus)the things we (F#7)could not (B)say.
There’s thought we could change this world (F#7)with words like “love” and (B)“free dom.”
And We were part of the (Em)lone ly crowd (F#7sus)in side the (F#7)Sad Ca (B)fé.
(G#m)Oh,
ex pect ing to (D#m)fly,
we would (G#m)meet out that beau ti ful shore in the sweet by and (C#m7)by.
Some of their (Em)dreams came true,
some just passed a (B)way.
And some of them (C#)stayed be hind (F#7sus)in side the (F#7)Sad Ca (B)fé.
The (F#7sus)clouds rolled
in
and (F#7sus)hid that
shore.
(E)Now (G#m)that
(F#)Glo ry Train, it (E)don’t stop (F#7sus)here no (F#7)more.
Now I look at the (E7)years gone by, and (Bm7)won der at the pow ers that (E7)be.
I don’t know why for tune (F#7)smiles on some,
and lets the rest go (F#7)free.
Why don’t you meet me at (C#)mid night, babe, (F#7sus)in side the (F#7)Sad Ca (B)fé.
Sad Cafe — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sad Cafe" by Eagles: 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 B, 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 “Sad Cafe”
- What key is "Sad Cafe" by Eagles played in?
- Sad Cafe is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sad Cafe"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sad Cafe" 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 "Sad Cafe"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sad Cafe"?
- "Sad Cafe" was originally performed by Eagles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sad Cafe"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: B, Bm7, C#m7, D#m, E, E7, Em, F#, +3 more.
- What other songs by Eagles can I play here?
- Try "HEARTACHE TONIGHT", "NEW KID IN TOWN", "WITCHY WOMAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Sad Cafe" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sad Cafe" by Eagles. 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 "Sad Cafe" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, 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 "Sad Cafe" 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.