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No (Dm)mat ter where they (G7)go,
they are (G7)known as the (Dm)cou ple.
They’re (Gm7)nev er seen a (C7)lone,
so they’re (C7)known as the (Gm7)cou ple.
As I’ve in di (Bbma7)cat (Bb6)ed,
they are nev er (G7)quite sep a rat ed,
they (A7)are peas in a (F7)pod.
Don’t you think that it’s (E)odd?
Their (Dm)hab its, I con (G7)fess,
none can (G7)guess with the (Dm)cou ple.
If (Gm7)one says no it’s (C7)yes,
more or (C7)less, with the (Gm7)cou ple.
But they’re laugh pro (Bbma7)vok (Bb6)ing,
yet (A7)they real ly don’t (F7)know they’re jok ing.
Don’t you (Bbma7)find
when love is blind
it’s kind of (F)odd!
(A7)No
(Dm)mat ter where they (G7)go,
they are (G7)known as the (Dm)cou ple.
They’re (Gm7)nev er seen a (C7)lone,
so they’re (C7)known as the (Gm7)cou ple.
As I’ve in di (Bbma7)cat (Bb6)ed,
they are nev er (G7)quite sep a rat ed,
they (A7)are peas in a (F7)pod.
Don’t you think that it’s (E)odd?
Their (Dm)hab its, I con (G7)fess,
none can (G7)guess with the (Dm)cou ple.
If (Gm7)one says no it’s (C7)yes,
more or (C7)less, with the (Gm7)cou ple.
But they’re laugh pro (Bbma7)vok (Bb6)ing,
yet (A7)they real ly don’t (F7)know they’re jok ing.
Don’t you (Bbma7)find
when love is blind
it’s kind of (F)odd!
(A7)No
(Bbm7)odd!
(Gm7)Don’t you think it’s (C7)odd?
(Gm7)Don’t you think it’s (C7)odd?
(Gm7)Don’t you think it’s (C7)odd?
(Gm7)Don’t you think it’s (C7)odd?
The Odd Couple — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Odd Couple" by Neal Hefti: 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 G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “The Odd Couple”
- What key is "The Odd Couple" by Neal Hefti played in?
- The Odd Couple is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Odd Couple"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Odd Couple" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Odd Couple"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Odd Couple"?
- "The Odd Couple" was originally performed by Neal Hefti. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Neal Hefti can I play here?
- Try "The Odd Couple". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Odd Couple" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Odd Couple" by Neal Hefti. 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 Odd Couple" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 Odd Couple" 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.