Other arrangements of American Pie
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A (Ab)long, (Cm)long (Fm)time a go, (Bbm)I can still re mem ber how that (Fm)mu sic used to make me smile.
And I (Ab)knew that if I (Fm)had my chance (Bbm)I could make those (Db)peo ple dance and (Fm)may be they’d be hap py for a (Eb)while.
Did you write the (Bbm)book of love and do you have faith in (Bbm)God a bove?
If the Bi ble tells you so.
Now do (Ab)you be (Cm)lieve in (Fm)rock and roll and can (Bbm)mu sic save your mor tal soul, and (Fm)can you teach me (Bb)how to dance
(Eb)real slow?
Well, I (Fm)know that you’re in (Eb)love with him cos I saw you danc in’ (Eb)in the gym.
You (Db)both kicked (Ab)off your shoes.
Man, I (Db)dig those rhy thm and blues.
I was a (Ab)lone ly teen age (Fm)bronc in’ buck with a (Bbm)pink car na tion and a (Db)pick up truck.
But I knew that (Eb)I was out of luck the day
the mu
sic died.
I start ed (Eb)sing ing, (Ab)bye (Db)bye Miss A (Ab)me ri can Pie.
Drove my (Ab)Che vy to the (Db)lev ee but the (Ab)lev ee was dry.
Them (Ab)good ole boys were drink in’ (Ab)whis ky and rye sing in’ (Fm)“This will be the day that I (Bb)die.
(Fm)This will be the day that I (Eb)die.”
Did you write the (Bbm)book of love and do you have faith in (Bbm)God a bove?
If the Bi ble tells you so.
Now do (Ab)you be (Cm)lieve in (Fm)rock and roll and can (Bbm)mu sic save your mor tal soul, and (Fm)can you teach me (Bb)how to dance
(Eb)real slow?
Well, I (Fm)know that you’re in (Eb)love with him cos I saw you danc in’ (Eb)in the gym.
You (Db)both kicked (Ab)off your shoes.
(Both kicked off your shoes.)
I was a (Ab)lone ly teen age (Fm)bronc in’ buck with a (Bbm)pink car na tion and a (Db)pick up truck.
But I knew that (Eb)I was out of luck the day
the mu
sic died.
I start ed (Eb)sing ing, (Ab)bye (Db)bye Miss A (Ab)me ri can Pie.
Drove my (Ab)Che vy to the (Db)lev ee but the (Ab)lev ee was dry.
Them (Ab)good ole boys were drink in’ (Ab)whis ky and rye sing in’ (Fm)“This will be the day that I (Bb)die.
(Fm)This will be the day that I (Eb)die.”
(Eb7)die.”
(Eb)die.”
We start ed (Eb)sing ing.
We start ed (Eb)sing ing.
We start ed (Eb)sing ing.
We start ed (Eb)sing ing.
American Pie — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "American Pie" by Madonna: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Db, 68 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 “American Pie”
- Can I sing "American Pie" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "American Pie" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Db, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "American Pie" by Madonna in?
- The backing track is in Db at 68 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 "American Pie" 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 "American Pie"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "American Pie", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "American Pie" 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 "American Pie"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "American Pie"?
- "American Pie" was originally performed by Madonna. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Madonna are available?
- Other accompaniments by Madonna: "Express Yourself", "Frozen", "Holiday". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "American Pie" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "American Pie" by Madonna. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "American Pie" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Db, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "American Pie" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.