Sentimental Lady

by Bob Welch
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Lyrics

(A)You are here and warm

but (A)I could look a way and you’d be gone.

’Cause (A)we live in a time

when (A)mean ing falls in (B)splin ters from our (C#m)lives.

That’s (A)why I’ve trav eled (B)far, ’cause (A)I come so to (B)geth er where you are.

Yes, and (G#m)all of the things that I (B)said that I want ed (G#m)come rush ing by in my (B)head when I’m with you.

(G#m)Four teen joys and a (B)will to be mer ry.

(G#m)All of the things that they (B)say are ver y (E)sen ti men tal (F#m7)gen tle wind (Emaj7)blow ing through my (F#m7)life a gain.

(Emaj7)Sen ti men tal (F#m7)la dy, gen tle one.

(E)Sen ti men tal (F#m7)gen tle wind (Emaj7)blow ing through my (F#m7)life a gain.

(Emaj7)Sen ti men tal (F#m7)la dy, gen tle one.

Ooh,

sen ti men tal (A)la dy.

Yes, and (Emaj7)All of the things that I (F#m7)said that I want ed (Emaj7)come rush ing by in my (F#m7)head when I’m with you.

(Emaj7)Four teen joys and the (F#m7)will to be mer ry.

(Emaj7)All of the things (A)say it a gain.

(Emaj7)All of the things that I (F#m7)said that I want ed (Emaj7)come rush ing by in my (F#m7)head when I’m with you.

(Emaj7)Four teen joys and the (F#m7)will to be mer ry.

(Emaj7)All of the things (A)say it a gain.

Sentimental Lady — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Sentimental Lady" by Bob Welch: 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 E, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Sentimental Lady”

What key is "Sentimental Lady" by Bob Welch played in?
Sentimental Lady is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sentimental Lady"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sentimental Lady" 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 "Sentimental Lady"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sentimental Lady"?
"Sentimental Lady" was originally performed by Bob Welch. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sentimental Lady"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, B, C, C#m, E, Emaj7, F#m7, G#m.
Is there a karaoke version of "Sentimental Lady" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sentimental Lady" by Bob Welch. 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 "Sentimental Lady" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Sentimental Lady" 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.