Do You Hear The People Sing?

by Alain Boublil
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Do you hear the peo ple sing?

Sing ing the (Bb)song of an gry (F)men?

It is the (Dm)mu sic of a (G)peo ple who will (Csus4)not (C)be slaves a gain!

When the (F)beat ing of your heart ech oes the (Bb)bea ting of the (F)drums, there is a (Dm)life a bout to (Gm)start when to (C7)mor row (F)comes!

(E7)Will you (Am)join in our cru sade?

Who will be (Em)strong and stand with me?

Be (Dm)- the bar ri cade, is there a (Am)world you long to see?

(Am)Then (F)join in the (Fmaj7)fight that will (F6)give you the (Dm7)right to be (G)free!

Do you (C)hear the peo ple sing?

Sing ing the (G7)song of an gry (C)men?

It is the (Am)mu sic of a (D7)peo ple who will (G7sus4)not be (G7)slaves a gain!

When the (C)beat ing of your heart echo es the (G7)bea ting of the drums, there is a (Am)life a bout to (Dm7)start when to (G7)mor row (C)comes!

Will you (Am)give all you can give so that our (Em)ban ner may ad vance?

Some will (Dm)fall and some will live.

Will you stand (Am)up and take your chance?

(Am)The (F)blood of (Fmaj7)mar tyrs (F6)wa ter (Dm7)mead ows of (G)France!

(C)hear the peo ple sing?

Sing ing the (G7)song of an gry (C)men?

It is the (Am)mu sic of a (D7)peo ple who will (G7sus4)not be (G7)slaves a gain!

When the (C)beat ing of your heart echo es the (G7)bea ting of the drums, there is a (Am)life a bout to (Dm7)start when to (G7)mor row (C)comes!

Will you (C)comes.

Do You Hear The People Sing? β€” Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Do You Hear The People Sing?" by Alain Boublil as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb β€” sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 76 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œDo You Hear The People Sing?”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Do You Hear The People Sing?" suitable for a pianist?
Yes β€” both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, 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 You Hear The People Sing?" by Alain Boublil in?
The backing track is in Bb at 76 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Do You Hear The People Sing?" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” 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 You Hear The People Sing?"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "Do You Hear The People Sing?", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Do You Hear The People Sing?" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Do You Hear The People Sing?"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Do You Hear The People Sing?"?
"Do You Hear The People Sing?" was originally performed by Alain Boublil. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Alain Boublil are available?
Other accompaniments by Alain Boublil: "Bring Him Home (from Les Miserables)", "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables", "Little People". 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 β€” both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols β€” but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Do You Hear The People Sing?" 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 β€” 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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