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(CN.C.)I don’t (C)want your (C)lone (G7)ly (C)man sion with a tear in ev ’ry room.
All I want’s the love you (C)prom ised
be neath the ha lo’d (G7)moon.
But you (C)think I (C)should (G7)be (C)hap py with your (F)mon ey and your name,
and hide my self in (C)sor row while you (G7)play your (G7)cheat in’ game.
(C7)Sil ver (F)threads and gold (C)en (F)nee dles can not mend this heart of mine
and I dare not drown my sor row
in the (F6/9)warm glow of your (Bb)wine.
But you think I (C)should (G7)be (C)hap py with your (F)mon ey and your name Sil and hide my self in (C)sor row while you (G7)play your (G7)cheat in’ (C)game.
(C7)Sil ver (F)threads and gold (C)en (F)nee dles can not mend this heart of mine
and I dare not drown my sor row
in the (F6/9)warm glow of your (Bb)wine.
You can’t buy my (C)love (G7)with (C)mon ey, for I (F)nev er was that kind.
Sil ver threads and gold en (C)nee dles can not (G7)play your (G7)cheat in’ (C)game.
(C7)Sil ver (Eb)mend
this heart of mine.
Silver Threads And Golden Needles — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" by Linda Ronstadt: 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 C, 110 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 “Silver Threads And Golden Needles”
- What key is "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" by Linda Ronstadt played in?
- Silver Threads And Golden Needles is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Silver Threads And Golden Needles"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" 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 "Silver Threads And Golden Needles"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Silver Threads And Golden Needles"?
- "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" was originally performed by Linda Ronstadt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Silver Threads And Golden Needles"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bb, C, C6, C7, Caug, Eb, F, F6, +2 more.
- What other songs by Linda Ronstadt can I play here?
- Try "PRISONER IN DISGUISE", "DREAMS TO DREAM", "STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" by Linda Ronstadt. 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 "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" 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.