The Song We Were Singing

by Paul McCartney
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Lyrics

For a while we could sit, smoke a pipe and dis cuss all the (G)vast in tri ca cies of (Am)life.

tion.

We could jaw through the night, talk a bout a (Am)range o of sub jects, (G)an y thing you like.

Oh, (G)yeah.

But we (Fsus2)al ways came (C)back to the (G)song we were sing ing at (F)an y par (C)tic u lar (G)time.

Yeah, we (F)al ways came (C)back to the (G)song we were sing ing at (F)an y par (C)tic u lar (C)time.

Take a sip, see the world through a glass and spec u late a (G)bout a cos mic cies so (Am)lu tion.

To the sound blue gui tars, caught up in a (Am)phil o soph i dis (G)cus sion.

thing you like.

Oh, (G)yeah.

But we (Fsus2)al ways came (C)back to the (G)song we were sing ing at (F)an y par (C)tic u lar (G)time.

Yeah, we (F)al ways came (C)back to the (G)song we were sing ing at (F)an y par (C)tic u lar (C)time.

(C)time.

(C)time.

Yeah, we (F)al ways came (C)back.

Take a sip, see the world through a glass (Am)and spec u late a (G)bout the cos mic so (Am)lu tion.

To the sound blue gui tars, caught up in a (Am)phil o soph i cal dis (G)cus sion.

Oh, yeah.

But we (Fsus2)al ways came (C)back to the (G)songs we were sing ing at (F)an y par (C)tic u lar (G)time.

Yes, we (F)al ways came (C)back to the (G)songs we were sing ing at (F)an y par (C)tic u lar (G)time.

We (F)al ways come (C)back

to the (F)songs we were (C)sing ing.

The Song We Were Singing โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Song We Were Singing" by Paul McCartney: 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, 150 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œThe Song We Were Singingโ€

What key is "The Song We Were Singing" by Paul McCartney played in?
The Song We Were Singing 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 Song We Were Singing"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Song We Were Singing" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Song We Were Singing"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Song We Were Singing"?
"The Song We Were Singing" was originally performed by Paul McCartney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Paul McCartney can I play here?
Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Song We Were Singing" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "The Song We Were Singing" by Paul McCartney. 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 โ€” 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 Song We Were Singing" 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) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Song We Were Singing" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” 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.