Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)

by Vincent Youmans
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(Ab)I’m dis con (Eb7)tent ed with (Ab)homes that are (Eb7)rent ed, so (Ab)I have in (Eb7)vent ed my (A)own.

(Fm)Darl ing, this (G7)place is a (Bbm7)lov er’s o (C7)as is, where (Fm7)life’s wear y (G7)chase is un (F)known.

(Db)Far from the (Eb7)cry of the (Ab)ci ty, where flow ers (Dbm)pret ty car ess the (Bb7)streams.

(Ab)Co sy to (Eb7)hide in, to (Ab)live side by (Eb7)side in, don’t (Ab)let it a (Eb7)bide in my (A7)dreams.

(Bbm7)Pic ture (Eb7)you up (Bbm7)on my (Eb7)knee, just (Abmaj7)tea for (Ab6)two and (Abmaj7)two for (Ab6)tea; just (Bbm7)me for (Eb7)you and (Bbm7)you for (Eb7)me a (Ab6)lone.

(Dm7)No bo dy (G7)near us to (Dm7)see us or (G7)hear us, no (Cmaj7)friends or re (C6)lat ions on (Cmaj7)week end va (C6)ca tions.

We (Dm7)won’t have it (G7)known, dear, that (Dm7)we own a (G7)tel (G)e (C)phone,

(Eb7)dear.

(Bbm7)Day will (Eb7)break and (Bbm7)you’ll a (Eb7)wake and (Abmaj7)start to (Ab6)bake a (Abmaj7)su gar (Ab6)cake for (Bbm7)me to (Eb7)take for (Bbm7)all the (Eb7)boys to (C)see.

(Bbm)We will (Ebm)raise a (Faug)fam i (F)ly, a (Ebdim7)boy for (Bbm)you, a (Dbm)girl for me.

Oh, (Ab)can’t you (G)see how (Eb11)hap py (Eb7)we would (Ab)be.

(Bbm7)Pic ture (Eb7)you up (Bbm7)on my (Eb7)knee, just (Abmaj7)tea for (Ab6)two and (Abmaj7)two for (Ab6)tea; just (Bbm7)me for (Eb7)you and (Bbm7)you for (Eb7)me a (Ab6)lone.

(Dm7)No bo dy (G7)near us to (Dm7)see us or (G7)hear us, no (Cmaj7)friends or re (C6)lat ions on (Cmaj7)week end va (C6)ca tions.

We (Dm7)won’t have it (G7)known, dear, that (Dm7)we own a (G7)tel (G)e (C)phone,

(Eb7)dear.

(Bbm7)Day will (Eb7)break and (Bbm7)you’ll a (Eb7)wake and (Abmaj7)start to (Ab6)bake a (Abmaj7)su gar (Ab6)cake for (Bbm7)me to (Eb7)take for (Bbm7)all the (Eb7)boys to (C)see.

(Bbm)We will (Ebm)raise a (Faug)fam i (F)ly, a (Ebdim7)boy for (Bbm)you, a (Dbm)girl for me.

Oh, (Ab)can’t you (G)see how (Eb11)hap py (Eb7)we would (Ab)be.

(Fm)be.

Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette) — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)" by Vincent Youmans. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Db, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)" by Vincent Youmans in?
The backing track is in Db at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)"?
"Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)" was originally performed by Vincent Youmans. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in Db, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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