Like all sur vi vors ev I once (Ab)thought when I’m (Eb)home I won’t give a damn,
but (Fm)now I know I’m (Db)caught
(Eb)it’s I’ll nev er leave Vi (Ab)et nam.
War is n’t (Gaug)ov er when it ends,
some (Eb)pic tures nev er leave your (Fm)mind.
They are the (Fm)fa ces a of the (Bb)child ren, the ones we left be (Eb)hind.
They’re (Ab)called (Eb7)Bui (Ab)Doi,
the dust of (Bbm)life.
Con ceived in (Cm)hell
and born in (Db)strife.
They are the (Ab)liv ing re a (Db)mind ers of (C7)all the good we failed to (Fm)do.
That’s why we (Db)know, deep in out (Ab)hearts,
that they’re (Eb7)all our child ren (Ab)too.
These kids hit walls on ev ’ry side, (Ab)thought they don’t (Eb)be long in a ny place.
Their (Fm)se cret they can’t (Db)hide,
(Eb)it’s print nev ed on their (Ab)face.
nam.
I nev er (Gaug)thought one day I’d plead
for (Eb)half breeds from a land that’s (Fm)torn.
But are then (Fm)I saw a camp for (Bb)chil dren whose crime was be ing (Eb)born.
They’re (Ab)called (Eb7)Bui (Ab)Doi,
the dust of (Bbm)life.
Con ceived in (Cm)hell
and born in (Db)strife.
We owe them (Ab)fa thers and a (Db)fam ily, a (C7)lov ing home they nev er (Fm)knew.
Be cause we (Db)know, deep in out (Ab)hearts,
that they’re (Eb7)all our child ren (Ab)too.
These are souls in (Fm)need,
they need us to (Ab)give.
Some one has to (E7)pay
for their chance to (Am)live.
They’re called Bui (Bb)Doi,
the dust of (Cm)life.
Con ceived in (Dm)hell
and born in (Eb)strife.
They are the (Bb)liv ing re (Eb)mind ers of (D7)all the good we failed to (Gm)do.
That’s why we (Bb)know,
deep in our (Gm)hearts,
that’s why we (Bb)know that they are (F7)all
our child ren (Ab)too.
Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon) — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)" by Claude-Michel Schonberg 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 Db, 66 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.
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About “Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)" by Claude-Michel Schonberg in?
- The backing track is in Db at 66 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 "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)" 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 "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)" 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 "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)"?
- "Bui-doi (From Miss Saigon)" was originally performed by Claude-Michel Schonberg. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Claude-Michel Schonberg are available?
- Other accompaniments by Claude-Michel Schonberg: "I'd Give My Life For You (from Miss Saigon)", "The Last Night Of The World (from Miss Saigon)", "The Movie In My Mind (from Miss Saigon)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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