Does "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" is in the key of Eb at 172 BPM.

What chords are in "The Diary Of Horace Wimp"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

The Diary Of Horace Wimp — Piano Lead Sheet

"The Diary Of Horace Wimp" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 172 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

(Mon (Bbmaj7)day.) Late a gain met 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 (Dm7)reel 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. (Come on, (Bb)Make a stand, ace.) and (Bb)be a man, and (Eb)you will have a (Ebm)great life plan.” (You can (Bb)do it.) (Come on, (Bb)Hor ace.) (Wednes (Bbmaj7)day.) Hor ace gain this 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 (Dm7)reel 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. (Come on, (Bb)Hor a stand, ace.) and (Bb)be a man, and (Eb)you will have a (Ebm)great life plan.” (You can (Bb)do it.) (Come on, (Bb)Hor ace.) (Wednes (Bb)Hor ace.) (Fri (Eb)you will have a (Ebm)great life plan.” (Hor ace (Bb)Wimp.) (Bb)(Hor ace, Hor ace, (Bb)Hor ace, Hor ace, (Eb)Hor ace, Hor ace, Hor ace, Hor ace, (Ebm)Hor ace, Hor ace, Hor ace, Hor ace,) (Bb)(Mon day, (Bb)Tues day, (Bb)Wednes day, (Bb)Thurs day, (Bb)Fri day, (Bb)Sun day.) (Bb)(Mon day, (Bb)Tues day, (Bb)Wednes day, (Bb)Thurs day, (Bb)Fri day, (Bb)Sun day.) (Bb)(Mon day, (Bb)Tues day, (Bb)Wednes day, (Bb)Thurs day, (Bb)Fri day, (Bb)Sun day.) (Bb)(Mon day, (Bb)Tues day, (Bb)Wednes day, (Bb)Thurs day, (Bb)Fri day, (Bb)Sun day.)

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Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: Eb
Tempo: 172 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Electric Light Orchestra

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How to Play "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" on Piano

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