Wallet

by Regina Spektor
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Lyrics

(C)I found a (C6/9)wal let,

I found a (C6/9)wal let.

(C)In side were (C)pic tures of your (Fm)small fam i ly

You were so (Fmaj13)young, your (F6)hair dark (Fmaj13)brown,

(F6)you had been born in nine teen (F6)fif ty three.

(C)Your win ter birth day was (C)stamped on the plas tic (C)of a li cense so (Fm)re cent ly ex (F6)pired.

I was so tired as I (F6)walked through my door, I (F6)laid all the con tents of your wal let on the floor.

And (C)like a ho ly (F)rel ic

or a mys t’ry (F)nov el,

I (C)thumbed them

in the (F)dim light

(C7)search

ing for a (F)clue.

A (F6)Block bust er card,

an (F6)old stick of (D5)Juic y Fruit, a (F6)crum pled re (F6)ceipt from a (G)pair of (Gsus2)leath er boots.

(C)I have no (C6/9)wal let,

I have no (C6/9)wal let.

I (C)keep my cards to (C)geth er with a blue

rub ber band.

And with a free hand I (F6)search in my (Fmaj13)pock et for (F6)piec es of, (Fmaj13)piec es of pa per and change.

(C)I’ll take your (C6/9)wal let to my (C)lo cal Block (C6/9)bust er, (C)they’ll find your (C6/9)num ber

in their com (C6/9)put er.

You’ll nev er know me, I’ll nev er know you,

but you’ll be so (C6/9)hap py (C)when they (C6/9)call you up.

Wallet — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Wallet" by Regina Spektor: 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, 95 BPM.

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

About “Wallet”

What key is "Wallet" by Regina Spektor played in?
Wallet 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 "Wallet"?
The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Wallet" 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 "Wallet"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Wallet"?
"Wallet" was originally performed by Regina Spektor. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Wallet"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: C, C6, C7, Dpow, F, F6, Fm, Fmaj, +3 more.
What other songs by Regina Spektor can I play here?
Try "FIDELITY", "DANCE ANTHEM OF THE 80'S", "EET". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Wallet" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Wallet" by Regina Spektor. 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 "Wallet" 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 "Wallet" 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.