The Bargain Store

by Dolly Parton
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Lyrics

My life is like un (D)to a bar gain (Am)store,

and these and I may have just (D)what you’re look in’ (Am)for.

If you don’t mind the fact ture; that all the (D)mer chan dise is (Am)used,

but with a lit tle (D)mend in’, it could be as good as (Am)new.

Why, you take for in stance (D)this old bro ken (Am)heart;

and these if you will, just re (D)place the miss in’ (Am)parts.

I’ll You would be sur prised ture; to find how (D)good it real ly (Am)is;

I’ve take it and you (D)nev er will be sor ry that you (Am)new.

Why, you (Am)did.

The bar gain store is (D)o pen, come in (Am)side.

You can eas i (D)ly af ford the (Am)price.

Love is all you need to pur chase (D)all the mer chan (Am)dise,

and I can guar an (D)tee you’ll be com plete ly sat is (Am)fied.

(Am)fied.

My life is like un (D)to a bar gain (Am)store,

and I may have just (D)what you’re look in’ (Am)for.

If you don’t mind the fact that all the (D)mer chan dise is (Am)used,

but with a lit tle (D)mend ing, it could be as good as (Am)new.

The bar gain store is (D)o pen, come in (Am)side.

The bar gain store is (D)o pen, come in (Am)side.

The (Am)side.

The Bargain Store — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Bargain Store" by Dolly Parton: 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 A, 172 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Bargain Store”

What key is "The Bargain Store" by Dolly Parton played in?
The Bargain Store is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Bargain Store"?
The arrangement plays at 172 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Bargain Store" 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 "The Bargain Store"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Bargain Store"?
"The Bargain Store" was originally performed by Dolly Parton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Bargain Store"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: Am, C, D. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Dolly Parton can I play here?
Try "NINE TO FIVE", "HE'S EVERYTHING", "HERE YOU COME AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Bargain Store" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Bargain Store" by Dolly Parton. 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 Bargain Store" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 Bargain Store" 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.