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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) — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" by Hayley Westenra as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 48 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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)”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Eb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Eb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Bridal Ballad (From The Merchant Of Venice)" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.