A Drop In The Ocean

by Ron Pope
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A (Dm)drop in the o cean, a (F)change in the weath (C)er.

I was (Dm)pray ing that you (Bb)and me might (F)end up to geth (C)er.

It’s like (Dm)wish ing for (Bb)rain as I (F)stand in the des (C)ert.

But I’m (Dm)hold ing you clos er than (F)most, ’cause (C)you are my (Bb)heav en.

I don’t (Bb)wan na waste the week (F)end.

If you don’t love me, pre (Dm)tend.

A (Bb)few more hours then it’s time to go.

As my train rolls down the (F)East coast I won der how you’ll (Dm)keep warm, s’too (Bb)late to cry, too bro ken to (C)move on.

And still (Gm)I can’t (F)let you (C)be.

Most (F)nights I (C)hard ly sleep.

Don’t take what (F)you don’t (C)need

from me.

It’s just a (Dm)drop in the o cean, a (F)change in the weath (C)er.

I was (Dm)pray ing that you (Bb)and me might (F)end up to geth (C)er.

It’s like (Dm)wish ing for (Bb)rain as I (F)stand in the des (C)ert.

But I’m (Dm)hold ing you clos er than (F)most, ’cause (C)you are my (Bb)heav en.

I don’t (Bb)Mis placed trust and old (F)friends,

nev er count ing re (Dm)grets.

By the (Bb)grace of God I do not rest at all.

New Eng land as (F)leaves change.

The last ex cuse that (Dm)I’ll claim, I was a (Bb)boy who loved (F)a wom an like a lit tle girl.

(Gm)I can’t (F)let you (C)be.

Most (F)nights I (C)hard ly sleep.

Don’t take what (F)you don’t (C)need

from me.

It’s just a (Dm)drop in the o cean, a (F)change in the weath (C)er.

I was (Dm)pray ing that you (Bb)and me might (F)end up to geth (C)er.

It’s like (Dm)wish ing for (Bb)rain as I (F)stand in the des (C)ert.

But I’m (Dm)hold ing you clos er than (F)most, ’cause (C)you are my (F)most, ’cause (C)you are my…

(Gm)Heav en does n’t (F)seem far a (C)way an y more.

No, no, (Gm)heav en does n’t (F)seem far a (Dm)way.

(Gm)Heav en does n’t (F)seem far a (C)way an y more.

No, no, (Gm)heav en does n’t (F)seem far a (C)way.

(Dm)Ah.

Ah.

(CN.C.)It’s just a (F)most, ’cause (C)you are my (Bb)heav en.

Oh, (Dm)you are my (Bb)heav en.

A Drop In The Ocean — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "A Drop In The Ocean" by Ron Pope as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 66 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “A Drop In The Ocean”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "A Drop In The Ocean" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "A Drop In The Ocean" by Ron Pope in?
The backing track is in Bb at 66 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 "A Drop In The Ocean" 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 "A Drop In The Ocean"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "A Drop In The Ocean", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "A Drop In The Ocean" 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 "A Drop In The Ocean"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "A Drop In The Ocean"?
"A Drop In The Ocean" was originally performed by Ron Pope. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "A Drop In The Ocean" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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