The Last Waltz

by Engelbert Humperdinck
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Lyrics

I won dered should I go or should I (F#m7)stay;

Through the band had on ly (G)one more (A7)song to (Dmaj7)play.

And (Gmaj7)then I saw you out the cor in ner of my (F#m7)eye,

my heart a lit tle girl a (G)lone (A7)and so (D)shy.

(A7)I (G)had (A7)the (D)last

(Dmaj7)waltz with (Gmaj7)you,

(A7)two lone ly peo ple to (D)geth er.

I

(D)fell in (G)love with you, the (G)last waltz should (A7)last for (D)ev er.

I Thought the love we had was go in’ (F#m7)strong.

Through the good and bad ly (G)we’d get (A7)a to (Dmaj7)long.

And (Gmaj7)then the flame of love the died in ner your my (F#m7)eye,

my heart was broke in two when (G)you (A7)said β€œgood (D)bye.”

(A7)I (G)had (A7)the (D)last

(Dmaj7)waltz with (Gmaj7)you,

(A7)two lone ly peo ple to (D)geth er.

I

(D)fell in (G)love with you, the (G)last waltz should (A7)last for (D)ev er.

(D)ev er.

It’s all (G)o ver now noth ing (Gm)left to say, just my (D)tears and the (Fdim7)orch es tra (Em9)play

(A7)ing

(Gmaj7)la la la la la la la la (F#m7)la,

(Em)la la la la la (G)la (A7)la la (D)la.

(A7)I (G)had (A7)the (D)ev er,

(Gmaj7)la la la la la la la la (Dmaj9)la.

The Last Waltz β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Last Waltz" by Engelbert Humperdinck: 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 D, 135 BPM.

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

About β€œThe Last Waltz”

What key is "The Last Waltz" by Engelbert Humperdinck played in?
The Last Waltz is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Last Waltz"?
The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Last Waltz" 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 Last Waltz"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Last Waltz"?
"The Last Waltz" was originally performed by Engelbert Humperdinck. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Last Waltz"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: A7, D, D6, D7, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, Em, Em7, +8 more.
What other songs by Engelbert Humperdinck can I play here?
Try "AFTER THE LOVIN'", "JUST SAY I LOVE HER", "MY FOOLISH HEART". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Last Waltz" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "The Last Waltz" by Engelbert Humperdinck. 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 β€” 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 Last Waltz" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Last Waltz" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.