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It’s Christ mas (F5)time.
There’s no need (C5)to be a fraid.
At Christ mas (F5)time,
we (F5)let in light and we (C5)ban ish shade.
And in our world
of plen ty we can (C5)spread a smile of joy.
Throw your arms a round the world at Christ mas time.
But say a (F)prayer,
pray for the (C)oth er ones,
at Christ mas (F)time,
it’s hard but when you’re (C)hav ing fun
there’s a (F)world out side your win dow and it’s a (C)world of dread and fear,
where the (Dm7)on ly wa ter (G)flow ing is the (C)bit ter sting of tears
and the (Dm7)Christ mas bells that ring there
are the (C)clang ing chimes of doom.
Well, to (Dm)night thank God it’s them in stead of (C)you.
And there (F)won’t be snow in Af ri ca this Christ mas time.
The (F)great est gift they’ll (G)get this year is life.
Where (F)no thing ev er grows,
no (C)rain or riv ers flow.
(Dm)Do they know it’s (G7)Christ mas time at (C)all?
(Am)(Here’s to you,) raise a (G)glass for ev ’ry one.
(Am7)(Here’s to them,) un der (G)neath that burn ing sun.
(F)Do they know it’s (G7)Christ mas time at (C)all?
(C)Feed the (F)world.
(C)Feed the (F)world.
(C)Feed the (F)world.
(F)Let them (C)know it’s (Dm)Christ mas time a (C)- gain.
(F)world.
(F)Let them (C)know it’s (Dm)Christ mas time a
Do They Know It's Christmas? — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid 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 115 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 “Do They Know It's Christmas?”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Do They Know It's Christmas?" 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 "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid in?
- The backing track is in C at 115 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 "Do They Know It's Christmas?" 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 "Do They Know It's Christmas?"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Do They Know It's Christmas?", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Do They Know It's Christmas?" 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 "Do They Know It's Christmas?"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Do They Know It's Christmas?"?
- "Do They Know It's Christmas?" was originally performed by Band Aid. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- 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 "Do They Know It's Christmas?" 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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