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(Dbsus)Wel come to The Grand Il lu sion; come on in and see what’s hap p’nin’, pay the price, get your tick ets for the (Ab)show.
The (Dbsus)stage is set, the band starts play in’.
sud den ly your heart is pound ing, wish ing se cret ly you were a (Ab)star.
Don’t be fooled by a ra di o,
the T V or the mag a (Bbm)zines.
They’ll show you pho to graphs
of how your life should be, but they’re just some one el se’s (Bbm)fan ta (Absus)sies.
So if you think your life is com plete con fu sion,
be cause you nev er win the (Bbm)game,
just re mem ber that it’s a grand il lu sion,
’cause deep in side we’re all the (Absus)same,
all the (Bbm)same.
So if you think your life is com plete con fu sion,
’cause your neigh bor’s got it (Bbm)made,
just re mem ber that it’s a grand il lu sion;
deep in side we’re all (Absus)the same.
A (Dbsus)mer i ca spells com pe ti tion, join us in our blind am bi tion, get your self a brand new mo tor (Bbm)car.
(Dbsus)Some day soon we’ll stop to pon der, what on earth’s this spell we’re un der.
We made the grade and still we won der who the hell we are.
The Grand Illusion — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Grand Illusion" by Styx: 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 F, 95 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 Grand Illusion”
- What key is "The Grand Illusion" by Styx played in?
- The Grand Illusion is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Grand Illusion"?
- The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Grand Illusion" 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 Grand Illusion"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Grand Illusion"?
- "The Grand Illusion" was originally performed by Styx. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Grand Illusion"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, Ab, Absus4, Bb, Bbm, C, Db, Dbsus4, +7 more.
- What other songs by Styx can I play here?
- Try "MR. ROBOTO", "COME SAIL AWAY", "BLUE COLLAR MAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Grand Illusion" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Grand Illusion" by Styx. 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 Grand Illusion" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 Grand Illusion" 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.