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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 (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "A Song For You" by Ray Charles 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 Eb, 90 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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”
- Why does the accompaniment for "A Song For You" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — 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 "A Song For You" by Ray Charles in?
- The backing track is in Eb 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.
- Can I use "A Song For You" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for A Song For You by Ray Charles, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Eb; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — 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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