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Mu sic is a world with (G#m)in it self with a (G)lan guage we all un der stand,
But with an e qual op por (G#m)tu ni ty for all to (G)sing, al dance and clap their hands.
for there’s be (Db9)cause a rec ord has a groove and the don’t (D9)make it (D#9)in the (E9)groove.
But you can (Db9)tell right a way at let ring ter A when the no (D9)peo (D#9)ple (E9)start (F9)to (F#9)move.
You can feel it all (Fm)o ver.
You can feel it all (C#m7)o ver, (F#11)peo ple.
You can feel it all (Fm)o ver.
You can feel it all (C#m7)o ver, (F#11)peo ple, go!
Mu sic knows it is and (G#m)al ways will be of (G)the things that life just won’t quit.
But here are some of mu sic’s (G#m)pi o neers, that time will (G)not al low us to for get:
for there’s be (Db9)Ba sie, Mil ler, Satch a mo, and the don’t (D9)king of (D#9)all, Sir (E9)Duke.
And with a (Db9)tell right a way at let ring ter A when the no (D9)way (D#9)the (E9)band (F9)can (F#9)lose.
You can feel it all (Fm)o ver.
You can feel it all (C#m7)o ver, (F#11)peo ple.
You can feel it all (Fm)o ver.
You can feel it all (C#m7)o ver, (F#11)peo ple, go!
Sir Duke — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder: 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 B, 112 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Sir Duke”
- What key is "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder played in?
- Sir Duke is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sir Duke"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sir Duke" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Sir Duke"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sir Duke"?
- "Sir Duke" was originally performed by Stevie Wonder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sir Duke"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: B, C, C#m7, D#9, D9, Db9, E9, Eb9, +9 more.
- What other songs by Stevie Wonder can I play here?
- Try "NGICULELA-ES UNA HISTORIA I AM SINGING", "PART TIME LOVER", "HEAVEN IS TEN ZILLION LIGHT YEARS AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Sir Duke" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder. 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 "Sir Duke" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, 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 "Sir Duke" 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.