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(F7)Gon na (Bb)find her,
gon na (Bb)find her,
gon na (Bb)find her.
Gon na (Bb)find her.
Yes,
I’ve (F7)been (Bb)search in’,
I’ve (F7)been (Bb)search in’,
Oh, yeah, (Eb7)search in’ ev ’ry which
a way, yeah, yeah.
Oh, yes, (Eb9)search in’,
search in’,
(Bb)search in’ ev ’ry (Eb7)which
a way, yeah, yeah.
But I’m like the (F7)North west Moun tie
(CN.C.)you know I’ll (F7)bring her in some na (Bb)day.
her.
Gon na (Bb)find her.
Well, now (Bb)if I have to swim a riv er, got noth you know I will
and if I have to climb a moun tain, Bos you know I will.
And if she’s hid ing up ing she’s on a blue ber me ry hill, ing.
I’m gon na (Eb9)am I (Eb7)gon na find her, child, you know
I (Bb)will.
mond.
’Cause I’ve been (Eb9)search in’.
Oh, yeah, search in’.
My good ness,
(Bb)search in’ ev ’ry (Eb7)which
a way, yeah, yeah.
But I’m like the (F7)North west Moun (F)tie
(CN.C.)you know I’ll (F7)bring her in some na (Bb)day.
her.
Gon na (Bb)find her.
Well,
(Bb)Sher lock Holmes, to Sam a Spade er, got noth ing, child, on me.
and Sar geant Fri day, Char lie Chan and Bos ton Black I ie,
no mat ter where she’s hid ing she’s gon na hear ber me ry com ing.
I’m gon na (Eb9)walk right (Eb7)down that street her, child, like Bull
dog (Bb)Drum mond.
’Cause I’ve been (Eb9)search in’.
Oh, Lord, search in’.
Um, good child,
(Bb)search in’ ev ’ry (Eb7)which
a way, yeah, yeah.
But I’m like the (F7)North west Moun (F)tie
(CN.C.)you know I’ll (F7)bring her in Gon na (Bb)find her.
Gon na (Bb)find her.
Well,
(Bb)day.
her.
Gon na (Bb)find her.
Searchin' — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Searchin'" by The Coasters: 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, 140 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Searchin'”
- What key is "Searchin'" by The Coasters played in?
- Searchin' 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 "Searchin'"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Searchin'" 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 "Searchin'"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Searchin'"?
- "Searchin'" was originally performed by The Coasters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Searchin'"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, Bb7, C, Cm7, Eb7, Eb9, F7.
- What other songs by The Coasters can I play here?
- Try "POISON IVY", "YOUNG BLOOD", "CHARLIE BROWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Searchin'" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Searchin'" by The Coasters. 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 "Searchin'" 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 "Searchin'" 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.