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 — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

Can I sing over "6th Avenue" 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 "6th Avenue"?

Effectively yes — 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 — 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 — 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.

Lyrics

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

Your (C)life you in can’t a con trol face, your you (Eb)words can’t on leave a a page, lone, so (Bb)now don’t your choose, heart be cho needs no sen.

pro tec tion.

In (Gm)one Now con your tongue ver sa can’t tion say I the (Dm)saw what I’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.

I’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.

I’ve

I’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 I’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.

I’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 I’ve A tra ve velled 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 (F)hap pen on 6th I’ve A tra ve velled nue.

six thou sand miles, thir ty thou (F)hap pen on 6th A ve nue.

(Cm)Oh.

(D)Mm.

(F#dim7)Mm.

6th Avenue — 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 — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

Try other practice modes:

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About “6th Avenue”

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 — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "6th Avenue" 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 "6th Avenue"?: Effectively yes — 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 — 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 — 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.