(F6)Wild (Bb)Cat (F6)Kel ly, (Bb)look ing migh ty (F)pale, was (F)stand ing by the she riff’s (C11)side,
and (F6)when (Bb)that (F6)she riff (F7)said ‘I’m (Bb)send ing (Bdim7)you to (F)jail’,
(F)Wild (Dm7)Cat (Bb)raised his (C7)head and (F6)cried: (F)Oh, (Gm7)give (C7)me (F)land, lots of (Fmaj7)land un der (F6)star ry skies a (Fmaj7)bove,
(F6)don’t
fence me in,
let me (Gm7)ride through the (C7)wide o pen (Gm7)coun try that I (C7)love,
(Gm7)don’t
(C7)fence me (F6)in.
Let me (F)be by my (Fmaj7)self in the (F7)eve ning (F7aug)breeze,
(Bb6)lis ten to the mur mur of the cot ton wood (Bbm)trees,
(F)send me off for (Cm)ev er, but I (D)ask (D7)you (Bbm)please,
(F6)don’t
(C9)fence me in.
(F7)Just (Bb)turn (F7)me (Bb)loose, let me (Bb6)strad dle my old (Bbmaj7)sad dle un der (Bb6)neath the west ern (F)skies,
(F7)on (Bb)my (F7)cay (Bb)use let me (Bb6)wan der o ver (Bbmaj7)yon der till I (Bb6)see the moun tains (F)rise.
I (Gm7)want (C7)to (F)ride to the (Fmaj7)ridge where the (F7)west com (F7aug)men ces, (Bb6)gaze at the moon ’til I lose my (G)sen ses, (F)can’t look at (Cm)hob bles and I (Cm)can’t (D7)stand (Bbm)fen ces, (F6)don’t
(C9)fence me in.
Oh, (Gm7)give (C7)me (F)land, lots of (Fmaj7)land un der (F6)star ry skies a (Fmaj7)bove,
(F6)don’t
fence me in,
let me (Gm7)ride through the (C7)wide o pen (Gm7)coun try that I (C7)love,
(Gm7)don’t
(C7)fence me (F6)in.
Let me (F)be by my (Fmaj7)self in the (F7)eve ning (F7aug)breeze,
(Bb6)lis ten to the mur mur of the cot ton wood (Bbm)trees,
(F)send me off for (Cm)ev er, but I (D)ask (D7)you (Bbm)please,
(F6)don’t
(C9)fence me in.
(F7)Just (Bb)turn (F7)me (Bb)loose, let me (Bb6)strad dle my old (Bbmaj7)sad dle un der (Bb6)neath the west ern (F)skies,
(F7)on (Bb)my (F7)cay (Bb)use let me (Bb6)wan der o ver (Bbmaj7)yon der till I (Bb6)see the moun tains (F)rise.
I (Gm7)want (C7)to (F)ride to the (Fmaj7)ridge where the (F7)west com (F7aug)men ces, (Bb6)gaze at the moon ’til I lose my (G)sen ses, (F)can’t look at (Cm)hob bles and I (Cm)can’t (D7)stand (Bbm)fen ces, (F6)don’t
(C9)fence me in.
Oh, (Gm7)give (C7)me
Don't Fence Me In — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Don't Fence Me In" by Cole Porter: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Bb, 90 BPM.
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 — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Don't Fence Me In”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Don't Fence Me In" by Cole Porter in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 90 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 "Don't Fence Me In" 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 "Don't Fence Me In"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Don't Fence Me In", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Don't Fence Me In" 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 "Don't Fence Me In"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Don't Fence Me In"?
- "Don't Fence Me In" was originally performed by Cole Porter. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Cole Porter are available?
- Other accompaniments by Cole Porter: "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye", "Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)", "Love For Sale". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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