What key is the piano accompaniment for "Diamonds" by Josef Salvat in?

The backing track is in B at 85 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 "Diamonds" 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 "Diamonds"?

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

Can I use "Diamonds" 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 "Diamonds"?

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

Who wrote "Diamonds"?

"Diamonds" was originally performed by Josef Salvat. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

Lyrics

Shine bright like a dia mond

shine bright like a dia mond.

Find light in the beau ti ful sea, I choose to be hap py.

You and I, you and I,

we’re like (F#m)dia monds in the (G)sky.

You’re a shoot ing star I (Bm)see, a vi sion of ec sta sy.

When you hold me, I’m a live.

We’re like (F#m)dia monds in the (G)sky.

I knew that (Bm)we’d be come one (A)right a way,

oh, right a way.

At first sight (Bm)I felt the e ner gy of (A)sun rays.

I saw the life in (F#m)side your So eyes.

shine (G)bright

to (Bm)night,

you and (A)I,

we’re beau ti ful like (F#m)dia monds in the (G)sky.

Eye to (Bm)eye,

so a (A)live,

we’re beau ti ful like (F#m)dia monds in the (G)sky.

Shine bright like a dia mond.

Shin ing bright like a dia mond.

beau ti ful like (F#m)dia monds in the (G)sky.

Palms rise to the u ni verse as we moon shine and mol ly.

Feel the warmth?

We’ll nev er die.

We’re like (F#m)dia monds in the (G)sky You’re a shoot ing star I (Bm)see, a vi sion of ec sta sy.

When you hold me, I’m a live.

We’re like (F#m)dia monds in the (G)sky.

At first sight (Bm)I felt the e ner gy of (A)sun rays.

I saw the life in (F#m)side your So eyes.

shine (G)bright

to (Bm)night,

you and (A)I,

we’re beau ti ful like (F#m)dia monds in the (G)sky.

Eye to (Bm)eye,

so a (A)live,

we’re beau ti ful like (F#m)dia monds in the (G)sky.

Shine bright like a dia mond.

Shin ing bright like a dia mond.

beau ti ful like (F#m)dia monds in the (G)sky.

Shine bright like a dia mond.

So shine (G)bright

to (Bm)night,

you and (A)I,

we’re beau ti ful like (F#m)dia monds in the (G)sky.

Eye to (Bm)eye,

so a (A)live,

we’re beau ti ful like (F#m)dia monds in the (G)sky.

Shine bright like a dia mond.

Shin ing bright like a dia mond.

beau ti ful like (F#m)dia monds in the (G)sky.

Shine bright like a dia mond.

Shin ing bright like a dia mond.

(F#m)beau ti ful like dia monds in the (G)sky.

Diamonds — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Diamonds" by Josef Salvat: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key B, 85 BPM.

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.

Try other practice modes:

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About “Diamonds”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Diamonds" by Josef Salvat in?: The backing track is in B at 85 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 "Diamonds" 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 "Diamonds"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Diamonds", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Diamonds" 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 "Diamonds"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Diamonds"?: "Diamonds" was originally performed by Josef Salvat. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.