Other arrangements of Separate Ways
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I see a change has (Fmaj7)come in to our lives;
it’s not the same as it (Bb)used to be.
And it’s not too late to re al ize our mis takes.
We’re just not (Gm7)right for each (Bb)oth
(F)er.
Love has slipped a way
and left us on ly friends.
We al most seem like (Bb)stran
gers,
all that’s left be tween us are the (F)mem o ries we shared of the (Gm7)times we thought we cared for each (Bb6)oth
(F)er.
Now there’s noth ing left to do but (Fmaj7)go our sep ’rate ways
and pick up all the piec es left be (Bb)hind
us.
And may be some day
some where a long the way
an (C7)oth er love will (Bb)find
(F)us.
(F)Some day when she’s old er may be (Fmaj7)she will un der stand
(F7)why her mom and dad are not to (Bb)geth er.
The tears that she will cry when I (Gm)have to say good bye
will (Gm)tear at my (Gm7)heart for (Bb)ev
(F)er.
Separate Ways — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Separate Ways" by Elvis Presley: 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 F, 80 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 “Separate Ways”
- What key is "Separate Ways" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Separate Ways is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Separate Ways"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Separate Ways" 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 "Separate Ways"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Separate Ways"?
- "Separate Ways" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Separate Ways"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bb, Bb6, C, C7, Db7, F, F7, Fmaj7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Separate Ways" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Separate Ways" by Elvis Presley. 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 "Separate Ways" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Separate Ways" 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.