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It’s (F)fun ny how you (C)sound as if you’re (Am)right next door when you’re (F)real ly half a (Dm)world all a way.
There I (F)just can’t seem to (C)find the words I’m (Am)look ing for,
to (F)say the things that (Dm)I want to (Gm7)say.
I (F)can’t re mem ber (C)when I felt so (Am)close to you;
it’s (F)al most more than (Dm)I can bear.
And es (F)Though I seem a (C)half a mil lion (Am)miles from you, you are (F)in my heart and (Dm)liv ing there.
And the (F)moon and the (Bb)stars are the same ones you see; it’s the (C)same old sun up in the sky.
And your (F)voice in my (Bb)ear is like heav en to me, like the (C)breez es here in old Shang hai.
There are (F)lov ers who walk (C)sound hand in hand (Am)right in park when and (F)lov ers who walk (Dm)world all a lone.
There are (F)lov ers who lie (C)find un a fraid (Am)look in dark and (F)lov ers who long (Dm)I want for (Gm7)home.
I (F)could n’t leave you (C)e ven if I (Am)want ed to; you’re (F)in my dreams and (Dm)al ways near.
And es (F)pe ci’lly when I (C)sing the songs I (Am)wrote for you, you are (F)in my heart and (Dm)liv ing there.
And the (F)moon and the (Bb)stars are the same ones you see; it’s the (C)same old sun up in the sky.
And your (F)face in my (Bb)dreams is like heav en to me, like the (C)breez es here in old Shang hai.
There are
(Gm)Shang hai breez es, (Am)cool and clear ing, (Bb)eve ning’s sweet ca ress.
(Gm)Shang hai breez es, (Am)soft and gen tle, re (Bb)mind me of your ten der ness.
And the (F)moon and the (Bb)stars are the same ones you see; it’s the (C)same old sun up in the sky.
And your (F)love in my (Bb)life is like heav en to me, like the (C)breez es here in old Shang hai.
And the (F)moon and the (Bb)stars are the same ones you see; it’s the (C)same old sun up in the sky.
And your (F)love in my (Bb)life is like heav en to me, like the (C)breez es here in old Shang hai.
And the
Just like the (Gm)breez es here in (C)old Shang (F)hai.
Shanghai Breezes — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Shanghai Breezes" by John Denver: 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, 100 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 “Shanghai Breezes”
- What key is "Shanghai Breezes" by John Denver played in?
- Shanghai Breezes 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 "Shanghai Breezes"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Shanghai Breezes" 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 "Shanghai Breezes"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Shanghai Breezes"?
- "Shanghai Breezes" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
- Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Shanghai Breezes" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Shanghai Breezes" by John Denver. 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 "Shanghai Breezes" 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 "Shanghai Breezes" 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.