What key is the piano accompaniment for "Crusader" by Chris de Burgh in?

The backing track is in C at 120 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 "Crusader" 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 "Crusader"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Crusader", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Crusader" 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 "Crusader"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "Crusader"?

"Crusader" was originally performed by Chris de Burgh. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Chris de Burgh are available?

Other accompaniments by Chris de Burgh: "A Spaceman Came Travelling", "The Lady In Red". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

(Em)“What do I do next” said the (G)bish op to the priest.

“I have (A)spent my whole life wait ing, pre (C)par ing for the (D)feast.

And (Em)now you say Jer u sa lem has (G)fall en and is lost, of the (A)king of hea then sar a cen could has (C)seized the (D)ho ly (Em)cross.”

Then the priest said “Oh my bish op, we must (G)put them to the sword, with for (A)God in all his mer cy ny will (C)find a just re (D)ward for the (Em)no ble men and sin ners one and (G)knights of rea dy hand who will (A)be the Lord’s cru sa der, send (C)word through (D)all the (Em)land.

Jer u sa (D)lem is (Em)lost.

Jer u sa (D)lem is (Em)lost.”

(Em)“Tell me what to do” said the (G)king up on his throne, “I “but (A)speak to me in whis pers, for (C)we are not a (D)lone, they (Em)tell me that Jer u sa lem has (G)fall en to the hand of of (A)some be dev illed hea er, then who has (C)seized the (D)ho ly (Em)land.”

Then the cham ber lain said “Lord, men, we must (G)call up on our foes with in (A)Spain and France and Ger ma ny to (C)end our bit ter (D)wars, There all (Em)christ ian men must be as in and (G)gath er for the fight.

who the (A)You will be their lea der, be (C)gin the (D)bat tle (Em)cry.

Jer u sa (D)lem is (Em)lost.

Jer u sa (D)lem is (Em)lost.”

lost.”

(Am)High on a hill the ar in the town (G)of Jer (F)u sa lem

(G)there (Am)stood Sal a din, and night the king (G)of the (F)Sar a cens,

and (G)whor ing and drink ing and (E7)snor ing and sink ing, a they (Am)round him his (G)ar my (F)lay se (C)cure in the know ledge that (E7)he had won the (Am)day;

a mes sen ger came, bat tle at blood on his feet (G)and a (F)wound in his chest, ty by storm “The (Am)Christ ians are com ing,” he said: “I have (G)seen their (F)cross in the west”.

ci ty walls.

In a (G)rage Sa la din struck him (E7)down with his knife, and he said “I (Am)know that (G)this man (F)lies, they (C)quar rel too much, when the (E7)Christ ians could ne ver u (Am)nite.

I (G)am in vin ci ble,

I am the King,

I (G)am in vin ci ble, and (F)I (G)will (Am)win.

(Am)Clo ser they came the ar my of Rich (G)ard the (F)Li on Heart,

(G)there (Am)march ing by day and night with sol (G)diers from (F)ev ’ry part

and (G)when the cru sa ders came (E7)ov er the moun tain and they (Am)saw Jer his (G)u sa (F)lem, they (C)fell to their knees ledge and (E7)prayed for her re (Am)lease;

they star sen ted the bat tle at dawn, on his feet (G)and a (F)ta king the ci ty by storm with (Am)horse men and bow men and en gines of (G)war they (F)broke in through the ci ty walls.

In The (G)hea thens were fly ing and (E7)scream ing and dy ing he and the (Am)Christ ian (G)swords were (F)strong, and (C)Sal a din ran when he (E7)heard ians could their vict ’ry (Am)song.

“We (G)are in vin ci ble,

God is the King.

We (G)are in vin ci ble, and (F)we (G)will (Am)win.

(Am)win.”

Jer u sal (D)em is (Em)lost

Je ru sa (D)lem is (Em)lost.”

Jer u sal (D)em is (Em)lost

Je ru sa (D)lem is (Em)lost.”

Jer (C)u (D)sal (E)em.

Crusader — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Crusader" by Chris de Burgh: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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:

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About “Crusader”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Crusader" by Chris de Burgh in?: The backing track is in C at 120 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 "Crusader" 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 "Crusader"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Crusader", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Crusader" 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 "Crusader"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Crusader"?: "Crusader" was originally performed by Chris de Burgh. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Chris de Burgh are available?: Other accompaniments by Chris de Burgh: "A Spaceman Came Travelling", "The Lady In Red". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.