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(G7sus4)It was Christ mas (C)Eve, babe,
in the (F)drunk tank,
when an old man (C)said to me
“Won’t see a (Dm7)noth er one”.
And then he (C)sang a song,
“The rare old (F)moun tain dew”.
I turned my (Cmaj7)face a way,
and dreamed a (Gsus4)bout (C)you.
2.
on a (C)luck y one,
came in (F)eight teen to one.
I've got a (C)feel ing
this year's for (Dm7)me and you.
So Hap py (C)Christ mas,
I love you (F)ba by.
I can see a (Cmaj7)bet ter time,
when all our (Gsus4)bout (C)you.
2.
on a (Gsus4)dreams come (C)true.
They got cars big as (G)bars, they got (Am)riv ers of (F)gold; but the (C)wind goes right through you, it’s no place for the old.
When you (C)first took my (Am)hand on a cold Christ mas (F)Eve, you (C)pro mised me Broad way was (G)wait ing for me.
4.
were hand some.
(Man) were pret ty, Queen of New York (G)Ci ty.
(Both) the (C)band fin ished (F)play ing, they (G)howled out for more.
Sin at ra was swing ing; all the drunks, they were (G)sing ing.
We (C)kissed on the cor ner, then (G)danced through the night.
The (F)boys of the N Y P D choir were (C)sing ing “Gal way (Am)Bay”.
And the bells were (F)ring ing out for Christ mas Day.
You’re a bum, a you're a punk!
(M) an old slut on (G)junk, ly ing (C)there al most (F)dead on a (G)drip in that bed!
(W) scum bag!
You mag got!
You cheap lou sy (G)fag got!
Hap py (C)Christ mas your arse, I pray (G)God it's our last.
(F)boys of the N Y P D choir were (C)sing ing “Gal way (Am)Bay”.
And the bells were (F)ring ing out for Christ mas Day.
You’re a
I could have (C)been some one.
(W) so could (F)a ny one.
You took my dreams from me when I first (G)found you.
(M) kept them with me, babe;
I put them (F)with my own.
Can’t make it (C)all a lone; I’ve built my (F)dreams a (G)round (C)you.
The (F)boys of the N Y P D choir still (C)sing ing “Gal way (Am)Bay”.
And the bells are (F)ring ing out for Christ mas Day.
Fairytale Of New York — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Fairytale Of New York" by The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl 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 60 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 “Fairytale Of New York”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Fairytale Of New York" 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 "Fairytale Of New York" by The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl in?
- The backing track is in C at 60 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 "Fairytale Of New York" 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 "Fairytale Of New York"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Fairytale Of New York", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Fairytale Of New York" 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 "Fairytale Of New York"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Fairytale Of New York"?
- "Fairytale Of New York" was originally performed by The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl. 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 "Fairytale Of New York" 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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