Cyprus Avenue

by Van Morrison
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Lyrics

Well, (Bb)I’m caught one more time cra girls zy rhyme some thing

up on on be Cy prus back Av man e nue.

sion on the hill.

Caught And I up one more time lit zy girls rhyme some thing

up on way Cy (Bb)prus Av from e nue.

be fore that man sion on the hill.

And I’m con the quered in a car beat seat, fast er call the not a thing that (Bb)I can do.

and my feet can’t keep still.

(Bb)I’m I may the go cra girls zy rhyme some thing

up on on be their fore back that home e nue.

from on school.

hill.

Caught And I may one go cra lit tle girls rhyme some thing

on their way back (Bb)home Av from school.

nue.

be fore that man sion on the hill.

And I’m And the But my heart keeps one ing one and call the Au tumn time a (Bb)fool.

can do.

and my feet can’t keep still.

go walk dy, And my tongue by the rail gets road tied with my cher ry, bow cher ry (Bb)ev er y, ev er y, ev er y time I try to speak.

hair.

I be lieve I’ll go (Eb)hair.

walk ing comes My tongue gets dy tied

rain with my cher bow ry, cher ry ev her er (Bb)y time I try to speak.

But if white I pass the rum blin’ And sta my in riage, tion side

shakes where just just re like a turn leaf ing en of gine a driv tree.

fair.

ers pine.

Ba by, ba by, ba by, ba Wait ba a min ute.

But I think I’ll come my go la dy, And my tongue by the rail gets road tied with rain cher ry, bow rib ry (Bb)wine.

I try in her hair.

I be lieve Yon der (Eb)hair.

walk ing comes by the rail dy road.

rain with my cher bow rib bons in ev her er (Bb)wine.

time I try to speak.

But Six white hors es and a car And sta my in riage, tion side

shakes where just the re lone some turn leaf ing en of from a the tree.

fair.

ers pine.

Ba by, ba by, ba by, ba by, ba by, min ute.

Yon I der I’ll come my (F)ba by.

Well,

and I’m look ing straight at (Bb)you.

Way up on…

Cyprus Avenue — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Cyprus Avenue" by Van Morrison: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Eb, 128 BPM.

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 “Cyprus Avenue

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Cyprus Avenue" by Van Morrison in?
The backing track is in Eb at 128 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 "Cyprus Avenue" 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 "Cyprus Avenue"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Cyprus Avenue", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Cyprus Avenue" 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 "Cyprus Avenue"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Cyprus Avenue"?
"Cyprus Avenue" was originally performed by Van Morrison. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Van Morrison are available?
Other accompaniments by Van Morrison: "Have I Told You Lately", "Into The Mystic", "Moondance". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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