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A (Em)space man came (G)trav ’lling on his (D)ship from a far,
’twas (G)light years of (D)time since his (C)mis sion did start;
and (Em)o ver a (Bm)vil lage he (C)halt ed his craft;
and it (G)hung in the (D)sky like a (C)star,
just like a (D)star.
He (Em)fol lowed a (G)light and came (D)down to shed,
where a (G)mo ther and (D)child ly ing (C)there on a bed.
A (Em)bright light of (Bm)sil ver (C)shone round head
(G)he had (D)face an (C)an
and they were (D)a
Then the air.
And (C)it (D)went (Em)la, la, la, (Bm)la, la, la, (C)la, la, la, (Em)la,
(G)la, la, la, (D)la, la, la, (C)la,
(Em)la, la, la, (Bm)la, la, la, (C)la, la, la, (Em)la.
(G)Peace and good (D)will to all (C)men,
and love (D)for the (Em)child.
(Em)La, la, la, (Bm)la, la, la, (C)la, la, la, (Em)la,
(G)la, la, la, (D)la, la, la, (C)la,
(Em)la, la, la, (Bm)la, la, la, (C)la, la, la, (Em)la.
(G)Oh.
This (G)Peace and good (D)will to all (C)men,
and love (D)for the (Em)child.
A Spaceman Came Travelling — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "A Spaceman Came Travelling" by Chris de Burgh 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 G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 Spaceman Came Travelling”
- Why does the accompaniment for "A Spaceman Came Travelling" 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 Spaceman Came Travelling" by Chris de Burgh in?
- The backing track is in G at 100 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 Spaceman Came Travelling" 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 Spaceman Came Travelling"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "A Spaceman Came Travelling", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "A Spaceman Came Travelling" 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 Spaceman Came Travelling"?
- 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 Spaceman Came Travelling"?
- "A Spaceman Came Travelling" was originally performed by Chris de Burgh. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Chris de Burgh are available?
- Other accompaniments by Chris de Burgh: "Crusader", "The Lady In Red". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "A Spaceman Came Travelling" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for A Spaceman Came Travelling by Chris de Burgh, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is G; 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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