The Wombling Song

by Mike Batt
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Lyrics

(G)Un der ground, o ver ground, (Cmaj7)Wom bl ing free, the (C)Wom bles of Wim ble don (G)Com mon are we.

We (G)Mak ing good use of the things (Cmaj7)Wom that we find, (C)things that the ev ’ry day (G)folks leave be hind.

(A)Un cle Bul ga ri a, he can re mem ber the days when he was n’t be hind the (C)times.

With his (E7)map of the world.

(Am)Pick up the pa pers and (Fmaj7)take them to to To ber mor (G)y.

(G)Wom bles are or gan ised, (Cmaj7)work as a team.

(C)Wom bles are ti dy and (G)wom bles are clean.

(G)Un der ground, ov er ground, wom bl ing free, the (C)Wom bles of Wim ble don (G)Com mon are we.

(G)Peo ple don’t no tice us, (Cmaj7)they nev er see, the (C)un der their no ses a (G)Wom ble may be.

We (G)Wom ble by night and we things (Cmaj7)Wom ble by day (C)look ing for lit ter to (G)trun dle a way.

(A)We’re so in cred i bly, ut ter ly de vi ous mak ing the most n’t of ev ’ry (C)thing.

E ven (E7)bot tles and tins.

(Am)Pick up the pie ces and (Fmaj7)make them in to some ber thing (G)new.

(G)Un der ground, o ver ground, (Cmaj7)Wom bl ing free, (C)Wom bles of Wim ble don (G)Com mon are we.

(G)Mak ing good use of the things that we find, the (C)things that the ev ’ry day (G)folks leave be hind.

The Wombling Song β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Wombling Song" by Mike Batt: 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 C, 128 BPM.

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

About β€œThe Wombling Song”

What key is "The Wombling Song" by Mike Batt played in?
The Wombling Song is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Wombling Song"?
The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Wombling Song" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Wombling Song"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Wombling Song"?
"The Wombling Song" was originally performed by Mike Batt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Wombling Song" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "The Wombling Song" by Mike Batt. 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 Wombling Song" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 Wombling Song" 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.