(Fm)I was five and he was six, we (Eaug)rode on hor ses (Fm)made of sticks.
He wore black and I wore white,
he would al ways win the fight.
Bang, (Fm)bang,
he shot me down.
Bang, bang,
I hit the ground.
Bang (Eb)bang,
that aw ful sound.
Bang, (C7)bang,
my ba by shot me (Fm)down.
(Fm)Sea sons came gone, and changed (Eaug)don’t the time, And when I grew up I (Fm)called him mine.
(Eb)He He would al ways laugh say and say “Re (C7)mem n’t ber when we used to play?” Bang, (Fm)bang,
I shot you down.
Bang, bang,
you hit the ground.
Bang, (Eb)bang,
that aw ful sound.
Bang (C7)bang,
I used to shoot you (Fm)down.
(Fm)Mu sic played and peo ple sang, (Eb)just for me the church bells rang.
(Fm)down.
Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" by Nancy Sinatra: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Db, 72 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" by Nancy Sinatra in?
- The backing track is in Db at 72 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 "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" 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 "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" 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 "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)"?
- "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" was originally performed by Nancy Sinatra. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Nancy Sinatra are available?
- Other accompaniments by Nancy Sinatra: "These Boots Are Made For Walking", "You Only Live Twice". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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