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I’ve been trav ’lin’ o ver (F)moun tains,
e ven through the val leys too.
(CN.C.)I’ve been trav ’lin’ night and day.
I’ve been run nin’ all the way, ba by, try’n’ to get to you.
Ev er since I read your let ter
where you said you loved me true,
(CN.C.)I’ve been trav ’lin’ night and day.
I’ve been run nin’ all the way, ba by, try’n’ to get to you.
When I read your lov in’ let
ter,
then my heart be gan to (F)sing.
There were man y miles be (Bb7)tween us
but they did n’t mean a (C7)thing.
I just had to reach you, (F)ba by,
spite of all that I’ve been through.
(CN.C.)I kept trav ’lin’ night and day.
I kept run nin’ all the way, ba by, try’n’ to get to you.
(CN.C.)Well, if I had to do it He would shine His bright est light, when (CN.C.)I was try’n’ to get to you.
Trying To Get To You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Trying To Get To You" by Elvis Presley: 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 F, 95 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 “Trying To Get To You”
- What key is "Trying To Get To You" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Trying To Get To You is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Trying To Get To You"?
- The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Trying To Get To You" 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 "Trying To Get To You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Trying To Get To You"?
- "Trying To Get To You" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Trying To Get To You"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, Bb7, C, C7, F.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Trying To Get To You" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Trying To Get To You" by Elvis Presley. 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 "Trying To Get To You" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Trying To Get To You" 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.