Words toWelcome to the Black Parade
My Chemical Romance
- Length
- 5:11
- Singing starts
- 0:12
- Chorus
- 2×first at 0:12
- Lines
- 73
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On the record
The Black Parade · 2006 · sing the whole sideGood for
Side A · 01 — The words to Welcome to the Black Parade
Welcome to the Black Parade lyrics: how it starts.
Liner notes, live
When I was a young boy
My father took me into the city
To see a marching band
He said, "Son, when you grow up
Side A · 02 — How to sing it
How to sing “Welcome to the Black Parade” with lyricspin.
“Welcome to the Black Parade” runs about 5:11. The singing starts 0:12 in. The chorus comes around 2 times, first at 0:12: that's where the whole room joins in. 73 lines in all.
- 01
Put it on.
A turntable, the TV, cast YouTube, a party speaker. The original recording, no karaoke version needed.
▶ Find it on YouTube - 02
Let it listen.
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- 03
Sing.
The lyrics roll with the song. Pass the mic, not the phone.
Side B · 01 — Same artist
More My Chemical Romance to sing.
Bonus track — Plan the night
Make a night of it.
Family karaoke night, a party playlist, a sisterhood night where the whole room takes the chorus. Pick a room, grab a setlist, sing the real songs.