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I’ve been so ma ny pla ces in my (G7)life and time.
I’ve sung a lot of songs, I’ve made some (Cm)bad rhymes.
I’ve act ed out my (Ebsus2)life on sta ges
with ten thou sand peo (Eb)ple watch ing,
but we’re a lone and I’m just a sing ing this song for you.
I know your i mage of me is what I (G7)hope to be,
ba by.
I treat ed you un kind ly (Cm)but girl, can’t you see
there’s no one more im (Eb)por tant to me.
So darl ing can’t you (Eb)please see through me
’cause we’re a lone (Eb)and now I’m
(Bb9sus4)sing ing this song for you.
You taught me pre cious (G7)sec rets
of the (Cm)truth with hold ing no (A)thing.
You came out in front and I was hid ing, yeah.
But now I’m so much (G7)bet ter
so if my (Eb)words don’t come to geth (A)er,
(Ab)lis ten to the me lo dy
’cause my love’s
in there (Bbsus4)hid ing.
(G7aug)I
(Cm)love you in a place where there’s no (G7)space or time,
I love you for my life, yes,
you’re a friend of mine.
And when my life is ov er
re (Fm7)mem ber when we were to geth er,
we were a (Eb)lone and I was (Bb9sus4)sing ing my song for you.
Yes,
we were a (Eb)lone and I was (Bb9sus4)sing ing this song for you.
Yeah,
we were a (Eb)lone and I was (Db)sing ing my song,
(Ab)sing ing my song,
sing ing my (Ab)song,
sing ing my song,
sing ing my (Bb)song.
A Song For You — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "A Song For You" by Ray Charles. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Ab, 90 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 Song For You”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "A Song For You" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "A Song For You".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "A Song For You" by Ray Charles in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 90 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 Song For You" 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 Song For You"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "A Song For You", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "A Song For You" 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 Song For You"?
- 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 Song For You"?
- "A Song For You" was originally performed by Ray Charles. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Ray Charles are available?
- Other accompaniments by Ray Charles: "A Song For You", "Georgia On My Mind", "Hallelujah I Love Her So". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "A Song For You" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "A Song For You" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Ab, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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