Brothers In Arms

by Dire Straits
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Lyrics

These mist co vered moun

tains

are a home now for (B)me

but my (D#m)home is the low

lands

and al ways will (E)be

some (F#)day you’ll re turn

to.

your val leys and your (E)farms

and you’ll (F#)no lon (G#m)burn to be (E)bro thers in arms

Through these (D#m)fields of de (E)struc tion

bap ti sm’s of fi (B)re

I’ve (D#m)watched all your suf fer ing

as the bat tles raged (E)higher

and (F#)though they did hurt (G#m)me so bad

in the fear and a (E)larm

you (F#)did not de (G#m)sert me my (E)bro thers in arms

There’s so (F#)ma ny diffe rent (G#m)worlds.

so (B)ma ny diffe rent (E)suns

and (F#)we have just one (G#m)world

But we (B)live in diffe rent (E)ones

Now the (F#)sun’s gone to hell

Brothers In Arms — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Brothers In Arms" by Dire Straits as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in B — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 80 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 “Brothers In Arms

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Brothers In Arms" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key B, 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 "Brothers In Arms" by Dire Straits in?
The backing track is in B 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 "Brothers In Arms" 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 "Brothers In Arms"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Brothers In Arms", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Brothers In Arms" 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 "Brothers In Arms"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Brothers In Arms"?
"Brothers In Arms" was originally performed by Dire Straits. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Dire Straits are available?
Other accompaniments by Dire Straits: "Private Investigations", "Walk Of Life". 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 B, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Brothers In Arms" 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.

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