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Ho, ho, they’re play ing my song; oh, yeah, they’re play ing my song, and when they’re play ing my (C6)song ev ’ry (Am7)bod y’s got ta (Fmaj9)sh, sh, sh.
Don’t say a word now, (Em7)lis ten to that sweet mel o (Am)dy.
I’m (Am7)hap py to (D9)say, in my (Am7)own hum ble (D9)way (G7)ev ’ry per fect note of that was writ ten by me.
Ah, ha, they’re play ing my song, that ta ble’s hum ming a long.
That cou ple half out the door is com ing (Am7)back to hear (Fmaj9)more of my (G7)mu sic.
At (Em7)first, I thought this place was a (Am)dive.
I (Ab)chose it in (Bb9)haste, but they (C)showed they got (Am7)taste, as (Dm9)long as they’re (Dm9)play ing my (C6)song.
(C11)Who would have known, nine months a go, (F)I would give (Fmaj7)birth at (F)my pi (C7)a (Dm7)no.
In (Am7)all hon es (D9)ty, I’ve (Am7)got to ad (D9)mit, I (G7)knew this song would be an in ter na tion al hit.
Ah, ha, they’re play ing my tune; too bad it’s end ing so soon.
But when we all got ta go it’s good to (Am7)know that they’ll be (Fmaj7)play
ing, oh, God, I’m (Fmaj7)pray
(G7)ing (G9)they’ll (G11)be (Dm)play ing,
they’ll be play ing my (C)song.
They're Playing My Song — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "They're Playing My Song" by Carole Bayer Sager: 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, 140 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 “They're Playing My Song”
- What key is "They're Playing My Song" by Carole Bayer Sager played in?
- They're Playing My 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 "They're Playing My Song"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "They're Playing My Song" 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 "They're Playing My Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "They're Playing My Song"?
- "They're Playing My Song" was originally performed by Carole Bayer Sager. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "They're Playing My Song"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: Ab, Am, Am7, Bb9, C, C6, C7, Cdom, +12 more.
- What other songs by Carole Bayer Sager can I play here?
- Try "MAKING LOVE", "THEME FROM ICE CASTLES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "They're Playing My Song" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "They're Playing My Song" by Carole Bayer Sager. 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 "They're Playing My 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "They're Playing My Song" 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.