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(Fm7)Hey, lit tle girl, comb your hair, fix your make up, soon he will o pen the door.
(Gm7)Don’t think be cause there’s a ring on your fin ger you need n’t try an y more.
For (Cm7)wives should (F)al ways (A)be lov ers, (D7)too.
(Ebmaj7)Run to his arms the mo ment (D7sus)he comes home to (D7)you.
I’m (Dbmaj7)warn ing (C7sus)you.
(Fm7)Day af ter day there are girls at the of fice and men will al ways be men.
(Gm7)Don’t send him off with your hair still in curl ers, you may not see him a gain.
For (Cm7)wives should (F)al ways (A)be lov ers, (D7)too.
(Ebmaj7)Run to his arms the mo ment (D7sus)he comes home to (D7)you.
He’s (Dbmaj7)al ways (C7sus)here.
(Fm7)Hey, lit tle girl, bet ter wear some thing pret ty, some thing you’d (Bb9)wear to (Eb6)go to the cit y; (Edim7)And (Fm7)dim all the lights, pour the wine, start the mu sic, time to get (Bb9)read y for (Eb6)love.
Oh, (Fm7)time to get (Bb9)read y, (Fm7)time to get (Bb9)read y, (Fm7)time to get (Bb9)read y for (Eb6)love.
Wives And Lovers — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Wives And Lovers" by Bacharach & David: 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 Eb, 135 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 “Wives And Lovers”
- What key is "Wives And Lovers" by Bacharach & David played in?
- Wives And Lovers is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Wives And Lovers"?
- The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Wives And Lovers" 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 "Wives And Lovers"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Wives And Lovers"?
- "Wives And Lovers" was originally performed by Bacharach & David. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Wives And Lovers"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Am7, Bb7, Bb9, C7, C9, Cm7, D7, Dbmaj7, +6 more.
- What other songs by Bacharach & David can I play here?
- Try "ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER", "A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME", "I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Wives And Lovers" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Wives And Lovers" by Bacharach & David. 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 "Wives And Lovers" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Wives And Lovers" 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.