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He Claire had all but hand mem giv en up
when (C)she (G)and Ed win (D7)fell in (Em)love.
She touched his face each night and shook her head but in (C)dis (G)be lief she (F#)sighed and (B7)said,
“In man y dreams I’ve held you near
but now his at last you’re real ly here.”
(G)Where have (Em7)you been?
I’ve looked for you for ev er and a day.
Where have (Em)you been?
(Em)I’m just not my self when (D7)you’re a (G)way.
He asked her for her hand mem for en life
and (C)she (G)be came a (D7)sales man’s (Em)wife.
She He was home a word and shook her gain.
but one (C)storm (G)y eve ning (F#)he was (B7)late.
Her fright ened tears fell to the floor
un til his a key turned in the door.
(G)Where have (Em7)you been?
I’ve looked for you for ev er and a day.
Where have (Em)you been?
(Em)I’m just not my self when (D7)you’re a (G)way.
(G)way.
They’d nev er spent a night a part.
For (Em7)six ty years she heard him snore.
Now they’re in the hos pi tal
in (Am)sep ’rate beds on dif f’rent floors.
(G)Where have (Em)you been?
I’m just not my self when you’re a (Em7)way.
No, (G)I’m just not my self when (D7)you’re a (C)way.
Where've You Been — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Where've You Been" by Kathy Mattea: 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 G, 80 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 “Where've You Been”
- What key is "Where've You Been" by Kathy Mattea played in?
- Where've You Been is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Where've You Been"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Where've You Been" 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 "Where've You Been"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Where've You Been"?
- "Where've You Been" was originally performed by Kathy Mattea. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Where've You Been"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, B7, C, Cmaj7, D, D7, Em, Em7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Kathy Mattea can I play here?
- Try "THE BATTLE HYMN OF LOVE", "EIGHTEEN WHEELS AND A DOZEN ROSES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Where've You Been" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Where've You Been" by Kathy Mattea. 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 "Where've You Been" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Where've You Been" 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.