The Call

by Regina Spektor
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Lyrics

It start ed out as a feel ing,

which then grew in to a hope,

which then turned in to a (Bb)qui et thought, which then turned in to a qui et word.

And (F)then that word grew loud er and loud er, (Bb)till it was a bat tle cry.

I’ll (Gm)come back

when you (F)call

(Bb)me.

(Gm)No need to say good bye.

(Bb)Just be cause ev ’ry thing’s chang ing does n’t mean it’s nev (Gm7)er been this way be fore.

But (Bb)All you can do is try to know who your friends are as (Gm7)you head off to the war.

(F)Pick a star on (F)the dark ho ri zon and (Bb)fol low the light.

You’ll (Bbmaj7)come back

when it’s (F)o

(Bb)ver.

(Gm7)No need to (Bb)say good bye.

You’ll (Bb)come back

when it’s (F)o

(Bb)ver.

(Gm)No need to (F6)say good bye.

(Gm)No need to (F6)say good bye.

You’ll (Bb)come back

when they (F)call

(Bb)you.

(Gm)No need to (F6)say good bye.

The Call — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Call" by Regina Spektor: 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, 90 BPM.

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

About “The Call”

What key is "The Call" by Regina Spektor played in?
The Call 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 "The Call"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Call" 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 Call"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Call"?
"The Call" was originally performed by Regina Spektor. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Call"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbpow, Cm7, Eb, F, F6, +3 more.
What other songs by Regina Spektor can I play here?
Try "FIDELITY", "DANCE ANTHEM OF THE 80'S", "EET". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Call" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Call" by Regina Spektor. 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 Call" 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 "The Call" 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.