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The birds, they (C)sang
at the break of day.
‘‘Start a gain,’’
I heard them (C)say.
Don’t
(E)dwell
on what has (Am)passed a way,
Or what is (Gsus4)yet to be.
Yeah, the (C)wars,
they will be (C)fought a gain,
the ho ly (G)dove,
she will be (C)caught a gain,
Bought
and (E7)sold
and (Am)bought a gain,
The (Am)dove is
nev er free.
Ring the (F)bells
that (Bb)still
can (F)ring.
For (F)get
your (Bb)per fect of fer (F)ing.
There is a (C)crack,
a (Bb)crack
in (F)ev ’ry thing.
That’s how the (Dm7)light gets in.
We asked for (C)signs,
signs were sent,
the birth be
the marr iage (C)spent.
Yeah, the wi dow hood
of ev ’ry (Am)gov ern ment,
signs for all
see.
I can’t run no (C)more.
with that law less crowd,
while the kill (G)ers in high pla ces
say their pray (C)ers out loud,
but they’ve (E)sum moned,
they’ve (E7)sum moned, up a (Am)thun der cloud,
(Am)They’re gon na (Gsus4)hear from me.
Ring the (F)bells
that (Bb)still
can (F)ring.
For (F)get
your (Bb)per fect of fer (F)ing.
There is a (C)crack,
a (Bb)crack
in (F)ev ’ry thing.
That’s how the (Dm7)light gets in.
We asked for
You can add up the (C)parts,
you won’t have the (C)sum.
You can strike up the (G)march,
there is no (C)drum.
Ev ’ry (E)heart,
ev ’ry heart to (Am)love will come,
(Am)but like a (Gsus4)ref u gee.
(Ring,
ring,
ring,)
Ring the (Dm7)light gets in,
that’s how the light gets in,
that’s how the light gets in.
Anthem — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Anthem" by Leonard Cohen. 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 Gb, 64 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Gb) 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 “Anthem”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Anthem" 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 "Anthem".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Anthem" by Leonard Cohen in?
- The backing track is in Gb at 64 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 "Anthem" 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 "Anthem"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Anthem", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Anthem" 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 "Anthem"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Anthem"?
- "Anthem" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Leonard Cohen are available?
- Other accompaniments by Leonard Cohen: "Almost Like The Blues", "Bird On A Wire", "Closing Time". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Anthem" 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 "Anthem" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Gb, 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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