Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)

by Hayley Westenra
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Lyrics

The ring is on my (F5)hand,

and the wreath is on my (F5)brow;

Sa tin and jew els (F5)grand

are all at my com (F)mand;

And I am

hap py

(Gm)now.

And my (Gm)Lord he loves me (Dm)well;

but (Gm)when first he (F)breathed his (Gm)vow

I felt my bo som (Dm)swell

for the (Gm)words rang as a (F)knell,

And the (Cm)voice seemed his who (Dm)fell

in the (Cm)bat tle down the (Dm)dell,

and (G5)who is (F5)hap py (G5)now.

But he (Gm)spoke to re as (Dm)sure me, and he (Gm)kissed my (F)pal lid (Gm)brow,

while a re ver ie came (Dm)o’er me

and (Gm)to the church yard (F)bore me.

I (Cm)sighed to him be (Dm)fore

(Cm)think ing him dead D’E (Dm)lor mie, oh (G5)I am

But he

And (G5)I am (F5)hap py (G5)now.

And (Gm)thus the words were (Dm)spo ken,

and (Gm)this the (F)plight ed (Gm)vow,

and though my faith be (Dm)bro ken,

and (Gm)though my heart be (F)bro ken,

(Cm)here's a ring a (Dm)tok en

that (G5)I am (F5)hap py (G5)now.

Would (Gm)God I could a (Dm)wa ken!

For (Gm)dream I (F)know not (Gm)how!

And my soul is sore ly (Dm)sha ken lest an (Gm)e vil step (F)ta

lest the (Cm)dead who is for (Dm)sak

may (G5)not be

Would

(Gm)Ah.

(Gm)Ah.

(Ebmaj7)Ah.

(Ebmaj7)Ah.

(Gm)Ah.

(Gm)Ah.

(Ebmaj7)Ah.

(Ebmaj7)Ah.

Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice) — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" by Hayley Westenra 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 Eb, 48 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)”

Why does the accompaniment for "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" by Hayley Westenra in?
The backing track is in Eb at 48 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 "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" 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 "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" 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 "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)"?
"Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" was originally performed by Hayley Westenra. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Hayley Westenra are available?
Other accompaniments by Hayley Westenra: "Amazing Grace", "Never Say Goodbye", "Pokarekare Ana". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice) by Hayley Westenra, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Eb; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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