6th Avenue

by Gary Barlow
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Lyrics

A (C)strip of sun light, a (Eb)mo ment in time, a (Bb)change of di rec tion.

Your (C)life in a face, your (Eb)words on a page,

(Bb)now your heart needs no pro tec tion.

In (Gm)one con ver sa tion I (Dm)saw what Iโ€™d al ways be (Eb)lieved in.

In (Gm)just a few words I could (Dm)tell it would hurt, to (Eb)leave you with out know ing when I might see you a gain.

(D)So a gain

(Eb)I de pend on the (F)un known.

Iโ€™ve tra velled (C)six thou sand miles, thir ty thou sand feet just to see (F)you.

Where is the (C)dan ger?

I have my re turn tick et read y with (F)noth (C)ing to (Dm)lose.

Has (Bb)time tak en leave of our (F)sen ses or has (Bb)sense tak en leave of our (G)time?

If (C)all of my life has been (Am)lead ing to this ren dez (F)vous,

let it (F)hap pen on 6th A ve nue.

(Eb)Oh.

Iโ€™ve

Iโ€™ve tra velled (C)six thou sand miles, thir ty thou sand feet just to see (F)you.

Where is the (C)dan ger?

I have my re turn tick et read y with (F)noth (C)ing to (Dm)lose.

Has (Bb)time tak en leave of our (F)sen ses or has (Bb)sense tak en leave of our (G)time?

If (C)all of my life has been (Am)lead ing to this ren dez (F)vous,

let it (F)hap pen on 6th A ve nue.

(Eb)Oh.

On (D)an y oth er (Gm)day Iโ€™d have (F#dim7)tak en Broad (Gm)way in a (E)New York (Am)mi nute, to (F#)think I (B)could have missed (E)you.

Iโ€™ve tra velled (C)six thou sand miles, thir ty thou sand feet just to see (F)you,

oh where is the (C)dan ger?

I have my re turn tick et read y with (F)noth (C)ing to (Dm)lose.

Has (Bb)time tak en leave of our sen ses or has (Bb)sense tak en leave of our (G)time?

If (C)all of my life has been (Am)lead ing to this ren dez (F)vous,

let it (F)hap pen on 6th A ve nue.

six thou sand miles, thir ty thou sand feet just to see (F)you,

oh where is the (C)dan ger?

I have my re turn tick et read y with (F)noth (C)ing to (Dm)lose.

Has (Bb)time tak en leave of our sen ses or has (Bb)sense tak en leave of our (G)time?

If (C)all of my life has been (Am)lead ing to this ren dez (F)vous,

let it

Iโ€™ve tra velled six thou sand miles, thir ty thou (F)hap pen on 6th A ve nue.

(Cm)Oh.

(D)Mm.

(F#dim7)Mm.

6th Avenue โ€” Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "6th Avenue" by Gary Barlow 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 C, 81 BPM.

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

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About โ€œ6th Avenueโ€

Why does the accompaniment for "6th Avenue" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual โ€” colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "6th Avenue" by Gary Barlow in?
The backing track is in C at 81 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones โ€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "6th Avenue" with this accompaniment?
Yes โ€” 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 "6th Avenue"?
Effectively yes โ€” it's the piano-only backing for "6th Avenue", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "6th Avenue" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work โ€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "6th Avenue"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "6th Avenue"?
"6th Avenue" was originally performed by Gary Barlow. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Gary Barlow are available?
Other accompaniments by Gary Barlow: "Dying Inside", "Face To Face", "Jump". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "6th Avenue" as a backing track for singing?
Yes โ€” this is the piano accompaniment for 6th Avenue by Gary Barlow, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing โ€” different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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