The birds, they (C)sang
at the break of day.
‘‘Start a gain,’’
I heard them (C)say.
Don’t Yeah, the (E)dwell wi dow hood
on what has (Am)passed a way,
Or what is (Gsus4)yet to be.
I can’t Yeah, the (C)wars,
they will be (C)fought a gain,
the ho ly (G)dove, in high pla ces
she will be (C)caught a gain,
but they’ve (E)sum Bought moned,
and (E7)sold moned, up and (Am)bought a gain,
The (Am)dove is gon na (Gsus4)hear from 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,
at the signs were sent,
the birth be (G)trayed,
the marr iage (C)spent.
Don’t Yeah, the (E)dwell wi dow hood
of ev ’ry (Am)gov ern ment,
signs for all (Gsus4)yet to 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 Bought moned,
they’ve (E7)sum moned, up a (Am)thun der cloud,
The (Am)They’re is gon na (Gsus4)hear from me.
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
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 (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Anthem" by Leonard Cohen 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 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “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.
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