Underneath The Arches

by Bud Flanagan
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The (Ab)Ritz I nev er (Bb7)sigh for, the (Eb7)Carl ton (Ebaug)they can (Ab6)keep,

(Ab)there’s on ly one (Abm)place (Gm)that (Bb7)I (Eb)know, (Edim)and (Bb7)that is (Bb9)where (Bb7)I (Eb7)sleep.

(CN.C.)Un der neath the (Abmaj7)arch (Ab6)es,

I (Bb7)dream my dreams a (Bb9)way,

(Bb7)un der neath the (Eb13)arch (Eb7)es,

on cob ble stones I (Ab)lay,

ev ’ry night you’ll (Faug7)find (F7)me,

(Bb7)ti red out and (Bb9)worn,

(Bb7)hap py when the day light comes creep ing,

her ald ing the (Eb9)dawn.

(CN.C.)Sleep ing when it’s (Abmaj7)rain (Ab6)ing,

and (Bb7)sleep ing when it’s (Bb9)fine,

(Bb7)I hear the (Bbm7)trains (Eb7)rat tling (Eb)by (G7)a (C)bove,

(F7)pave ment is my (Faug7)pil (F7)low,

no (Bb7)mat ter where I (Bb9)stray,

(Bb7)un der neath the (Bbm)arch es, I (Bbm7)dream my (Eb13)dreams (Eb7)a (Ab)way.

(CN.C.)Un der neath the (Abmaj7)arch (Ab6)es,

I (Bb7)dream my dreams a (Bb9)way,

(Bb7)un der neath the (Eb13)arch (Eb7)es,

on cob ble stones I (Ab)lay,

ev ’ry night you’ll (Faug7)find (F7)me,

(Bb7)ti red out and (Bb9)worn,

(Bb7)hap py when the day light comes creep ing,

her ald ing the (Eb9)dawn.

(CN.C.)Sleep ing when it’s (Abmaj7)rain (Ab6)ing,

and (Bb7)sleep ing when it’s (Bb9)fine,

(Bb7)I hear the (Bbm7)trains (Eb7)rat tling (Eb)by (G7)a (C)bove,

(F7)pave ment is my (Faug7)pil (F7)low,

no (Bb7)mat ter where I (Bb9)stray,

(Bb7)un der neath the (Bbm)arch es, I (Bbm7)dream my (Eb13)dreams (Eb7)a (Ab)way.

(CN.C.)Un der neath the (Ab)-way.

Underneath The Arches — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Underneath The Arches" by Bud Flanagan. 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 “Underneath The Arches”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Underneath The Arches" 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 "Underneath The Arches".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Underneath The Arches" by Bud Flanagan 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 "Underneath The Arches" 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 "Underneath The Arches"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Underneath The Arches", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Underneath The Arches" 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 "Underneath The Arches"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Underneath The Arches"?
"Underneath The Arches" was originally performed by Bud Flanagan. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Underneath The Arches" 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 "Underneath The Arches" 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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