Top Hat, White Tie And Tails

by Fred Astaire
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Lyrics

(C)I’m

put tin’ on my (C)top hat, ty in’ up my (Dm7)white tie, brush in’ off my (C)tails.

(C)I’m

dude in’ up my (C)shirt front, put tin’ in the (Dm7)shirt studs, pol ish in’ my (C)nails.

I’m step pin’ (Em)out, my dear, to breathe an at mos phere (B7)that sim ply reeks with (E)class.

(Em)And I trust that you’ll ex cuse my dust (B7)when I step on the (E)gas.

For I’ll be (C)there,

put tin’ down my (C)top hat, muss in’ up my (Dm7)white tie, danc in’ in my (C)tails.

(C)I’m

put tin’ on my (C)top hat, ty in’ up my (Dm7)white tie, brush in’ off my (C)tails.

(C)I’m

dude in’ up my (C)shirt front, put tin’ in the (Dm7)shirt studs, pol ish in’ my (C)nails.

I’m step pin’ (Em)out, my dear, to breathe an at mos phere (B7)that sim ply reeks with (E)class.

(Em)And I trust that you’ll ex cuse my dust (B7)when I step on the (E)gas.

For I’ll be (C)there,

put tin’ down my (C)top hat, muss in’ up my (Dm7)white tie, danc in’ in my (C)tails.

(C)tails.

Top Hat, White Tie And Tails — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Top Hat, White Tie And Tails" by Fred Astaire: 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, 176 BPM.

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

About “Top Hat, White Tie And Tails”

What key is "Top Hat, White Tie And Tails" by Fred Astaire played in?
Top Hat, White Tie And Tails 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 "Top Hat, White Tie And Tails"?
The arrangement plays at 176 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Top Hat, White Tie And Tails" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Top Hat, White Tie And Tails"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Top Hat, White Tie And Tails"?
"Top Hat, White Tie And Tails" was originally performed by Fred Astaire. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Fred Astaire can I play here?
Try "LOVELY TO LOOK AT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Top Hat, White Tie And Tails" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Top Hat, White Tie And Tails" by Fred Astaire. 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 "Top Hat, White Tie And Tails" 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 "Top Hat, White Tie And Tails" 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.