(D)No
(A)man, no (D)mad ness,
though their (Bm)sad
(D)pow er may pre (G#)vail,
can pos (A)sess,
(B)con quer my (Em)coun (B)try’s (Em)heart;
(Asus4)they rise
to (D)fail.
She
(A)is
e (D)ter nal;
long be (G)fore the na tion’s (Gm)lines were (D)drawn,
when no (Bm)flags
(E)flew, when no (A)arm (E)ies (A)stood, (D)my (A)land
was (A)born.
And (Bm)you
ask me why I (F#m)love her
through (G)wars,
death and de (D)spair;
(G)she
is the (D)con stant,
(G6)we who
don’t (Asus4)care.
And (Bm)you
won der will I (F#m)leave her,
but (G)how?
(G)I
(A)cross o ver (D)bor (A)ders, (D)but (G)I’m (Asus4)still
there (D)now.
(G)Ah,
(A7)ah,
(Em)ah,
ah.
(G)How
can I (D)leave her?
(Asus4)Where
would I (F#7)start?
(G)Let
(A)man’s pet ty (D)na (A)tions (D)tear (G)them (Asus4)selves
a (Bm)part.
(G)My
(A)land’s on ly (D)bor (A)ders (D)lie (G)a (Asus4)round
my (G)heart.
Anthem (From Chess) — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
1 person has learned this song
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Anthem (From Chess)" by Rhydian: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key D, 80 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 (From Chess)”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Anthem (From Chess)" by Rhydian in?
- The backing track is in D at 80 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 (From Chess)" 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 (From Chess)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Anthem (From Chess)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Anthem (From Chess)" 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 (From Chess)"?
- 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 (From Chess)"?
- "Anthem (From Chess)" was originally performed by Rhydian. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Rhydian are available?
- Other accompaniments by Rhydian: "Conquest Of Paradise". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
More piano songs by Rhydian
See all Rhydian songs →More songs you might like
Conquest Of Paradise
Rhydian
For Good
Stephen Schwartz
ORDINARY
Train
SOMETIMES
Henry Mancini
A Whole New World
Alan Menken
Ratatouille (Main Theme)
Michael Giacchino
Make Some Noise
Hannah Montana
The Song That Goes Like This
Monty Python's Spamalot
Devil Take The Hindmost (from Love Never Dies)
Andrew Lloyd Webber
When You Believe
Stephen Schwartz
NOBODY ELSE BUT ME
Jerome Kern
As I Am
Hannah Montana