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(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, the (A)king of hea then sar a cen 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, for (A)God in all his mer cy will (C)find a just re (D)ward for the (Em)no ble men and sin ners 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.
Jer u sa (D)lem is (Em)lost.”
(Em)“Tell me what to do” (G)king up on his throne, “but (A)speak to me in whis pers, for (C)we are not a (D)lone, they (Em)tell me that
to the hand of (A)some be dev illed hea then
(Em)land.”
cham ber lain said “Lord, (G)call up on our foes in (A)Spain and France and Ger ma ny to (C)end our bit ter (D)wars, all (Em)christ ian must be as (G)gath er for the fight.
(A)You will be their lea 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.
Jer u sa (D)lem is (Em)lost.”
lost.”
(Am)High on a hill in the town (G)of Jer (F)u sa lem
(G)there (Am)stood Sal a din, the king (G)of the (F)Sar a cens,
(G)whor ing and drink ing and (E7)snor ing and sink ing, a (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, blood on his feet (G)and a (F)wound in his chest,
“The (Am)Christ ians are com ing,” he said: “I have (G)seen their (F)cross in the west”.
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, 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,
(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 (G)u sa (F)lem, they (C)fell to their knees and (E7)prayed for her re (Am)lease;
they star ted the bat tle at dawn, (F)ta king the ci ty by storm with (Am)horse men and bow men and en gines of (G)war they (F)broke through the ty walls.
The (G)hea thens were fly ing and (E7)scream ing and dy ing and the (Am)Christ ian (G)swords were (F)strong, and (C)Sal a din ran when he (E7)heard their vict ’ry (Am)song.
“We (G)are
God is King.
We (G)are
(F)we (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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Crusader" by Chris de Burgh as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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.
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About “Crusader”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Crusader" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, 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 "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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Crusader" 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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