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.

Lyrics

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.

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

As my train rolls down the (F)East coast I won der how you’ll (Dm)keep warm, I was s’too a (Bb)late to cry, loved (F)a too bro ken to (C)move lit tle 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 love ing re (Dm)grets.

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

As New Eng land as the (F)leaves change.

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

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 (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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "A Drop In The Ocean" by Ron Pope: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Bb, 66 BPM.

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.

Try other practice modes:

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About “A Drop In The Ocean”

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.