Other arrangements of This Masquerade
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Are we real ly hap py
with this (Fm7)lone ly game we (Bb9)play,
look ing for the right
words to (C7sus)say?
(Fm)Search ing but not find ing
un der (Fm7)stand ing an y way,
we’re lost
in this (C7sus)mas
quer ade.
(Ebm7)Both a fraid to say we’re just too far a way
from (Ebm7)be ing close to geth er
from the start.
We (Dm7)tried to talk it o ver, (G7#5)but the (C6)words got in the way.
We’re lost
in side
this (C7sus)lone ly game we play.
(Fm)Thoughts of leav ing dis ap pear each time
I see your eyes.
And no mat ter how
hard (C7sus)I try
to (Fm)un der stand the rea son
why we car ry on this way,
we’re lost
in a mas
quer ade.
Are we real ly hap py
with this (Fm7)lone ly game we (Bb9)play,
look ing for the right
words to (C7sus)say?
(Fm)Search ing but not find ing
un der (Fm7)stand ing an y way,
we’re lost
in this (C7sus)mas
quer ade.
(Ebm7)Both a fraid to say we’re just too far a way
from (Ebm7)be ing close to geth er from the start.
We (Dm7)tried to talk it o ver, (G7#5)but the (C6)words got in the way.
We’re lost
in side
this (C7sus)lone ly game we play.
(Fm)Thoughts of leav ing dis ap pear each time
I see your eyes.
And no mat ter how
hard (C7sus)I try
to (Fm)un der stand the rea son why we car ry on this way,
we’re lost
in a mas
quer ade.
We’re (Dbmaj7)lost
in a mas
quer (Fm)ade.
And we’re lost
in a mas
quer ade.
This Masquerade — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "This Masquerade" by Carpenters: 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 Ab, 100 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 “This Masquerade”
- What key is "This Masquerade" by Carpenters played in?
- This Masquerade is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "This Masquerade"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "This Masquerade" 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 "This Masquerade"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "This Masquerade"?
- "This Masquerade" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "This Masquerade"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: Ab, Ab7, B7, Bb, Bb9, Bbm7, C6, C7, +8 more.
- What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
- Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "This Masquerade" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "This Masquerade" by Carpenters. 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 "This Masquerade" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "This Masquerade" 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.