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(Mon (Bbmaj7)day.) Late a gain to day.
He’d be in trou ble, though he’d (Ebmaj7)say he was (Dm7)sor ry.
He’d have to (Dm7)hur ry out
He was to the bus.
Oh oh.
(Tues (Bbmaj7)day.) Hor ace bod y’s was so sad.
He’d nev er had a girl that (Ebmaj7)he “Now here could (Dm7)care for.
And if he was late once more,
when she he’d be out,
Oh oh.
Don’t be a fraid,
just knock on the door.
Well, (Bb)he just stood there, (Eb9)mum bl in’ and fum bl in’.
Then a voice from a bove
said, (Bb)“Hor ace Wimp, this (Bb)is your life.
Go (Eb)out and find your (Ebm)self a wife.
on, (Bb)Make a stand, and (Bb)be a man, and (Eb)you will have a (Ebm)great life plan.” can (Bb)do it.)
(Come on, (Bb)Hor ace.)
(Wednes (Bbmaj7)day.) Hor ace gain a girl.
He She was small and she was (Ebmaj7)ver he y (Dm7)pret ty.
He thought he (Dm7)was in love.
He was Hor a fraid.
Boo hoo.
(Thurs (Bbmaj7)day.) Asks her bod y’s for a date,
the ca fé down the street, to (Ebmaj7)mor “Now here row (Dm7)eve ning.
His head rest was my once ing
when she And said, “Yes,
O.
K.”
Don’t be a fraid,
just knock on the door.
Well, (Bb)he just stood there, (Eb9)mum bl in’ and fum bl in’.
Then a voice from a bove
said, (Bb)“Hor ace Wimp, this (Bb)is your life.
Go (Eb)out and find your (Ebm)self a wife.
on, (Bb)Hor a stand, and (Bb)be a man, and (Eb)you will have a (Ebm)great life plan.” can (Bb)do it.)
(Come on, (Bb)Hor ace.)
(Wednes (Bb)Hor ace.)
(Fri (Eb)you will have a (Ebm)great life plan.” ace (Bb)Wimp.)
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The Diary Of Horace Wimp — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" by Electric Light Orchestra: 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, 172 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 Diary Of Horace Wimp”
- What key is "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" by Electric Light Orchestra played in?
- The Diary Of Horace Wimp 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 Diary Of Horace Wimp"?
- The arrangement plays at 172 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" 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 Diary Of Horace Wimp"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Diary Of Horace Wimp"?
- "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" was originally performed by Electric Light Orchestra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Diary Of Horace Wimp"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbpow, Dm7, Eb, Eb7, Eb9, Ebm, +1 more.
- What other songs by Electric Light Orchestra can I play here?
- Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "DON'T BRING ME DOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" by Electric Light Orchestra. 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 Diary Of Horace Wimp" 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 Diary Of Horace Wimp" 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.