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(Eb)Love writes a let ter and (Bb)sends it to hate.
My (Ab)va ca tion’s end ing, I’m com ing home late.
The (Ab)weath er was fine (Bb)no and the o cean was great.
And I (Eb)can’t wait to (Bb)see you a gain.
(Eb)Hate reads the let ter and (Bb)throws it a way.
The (Ab)No one here cares if you go or you stay.
I (Ab)bare ly e ven (Bb)no ticed that you were a way.
I’ll a (Eb)see you or (Bb)I won’t, what ev
I should not have been
gone for so (Cm)long.
I’m (Eb)yours and that’s it
for (Ab)ev er.
You’re (Eb)mine and that’s it
for (Ab)ev er.
The Ballad Of Love And Hate — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Ballad Of Love And Hate" by The Avett Brothers: 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 Eb, 130 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 “The Ballad Of Love And Hate”
- What key is "The Ballad Of Love And Hate" by The Avett Brothers played in?
- The Ballad Of Love And Hate is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Ballad Of Love And Hate"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Ballad Of Love And Hate" 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 "The Ballad Of Love And Hate"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Ballad Of Love And Hate"?
- "The Ballad Of Love And Hate" was originally performed by The Avett Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Ballad Of Love And Hate"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Eb. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by The Avett Brothers can I play here?
- Try "I AND LOVE AND YOU", "FEBRUARY SEVEN", "SWEPT AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Ballad Of Love And Hate" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Ballad Of Love And Hate" by The Avett Brothers. 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 "The Ballad Of Love And Hate" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "The Ballad Of Love And Hate" 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.