Si (F#m)mo na,
you’re get ting old er,
your jour ney’s see been ly now etched
the on your skin.
Si (F#m)mo na,
wish I had known that
what seemed ’ry so strong (D)tune,
has been and gone.
I would call you up ev ’ry Sat ur day night and we’d both stay out till the morn ing light, and we sang,
“Here we go a gain.”
And though time goes by, I will al ways be in a club with you in nine teen sev en ty three
sing ing, “Here we go a gain.”
Si (F#m)-mo na,
wish I was so ber,
so I could see clear ly now etched
the rain has gone.
Si (F#m)mo na,
I guess it’s o ver
my mem ’ry plays our (D)tune,
the same old song.
I would call you up ev ’ry Sat ur day night and we’d both stay out till the morn ing light, and we sang,
“Here we go a gain.”
And though time goes by, I will al ways be in a club with you in nine teen sev en ty three
sing ing, “Here we go a gain.”
Si
(D)Ah.
(D)Ah.
I would call you up ev ’ry Sat ur day night and we’d both stay out till the morn ing light, and we sang,
“Here we go a gain.”
And though time goes by I will al ways be in a club with you in nine teen sev en ty three
sing ing, “Here we go a gain.”
I would call
And though time goes by I will al ways be in a club with you in nine teen
(E7)sev en ty (A)three.
1973 — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "1973" by James Blunt in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key A, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “1973”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "1973" by James Blunt in?
- The backing track is in A 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 "1973" 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 "1973"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "1973", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "1973" 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 "1973"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "1973"?
- "1973" was originally performed by James Blunt. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by James Blunt are available?
- Other accompaniments by James Blunt: "Bonfire Heart", "Bonfire Heart", "Goodbye My Lover". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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