Can I sing over "Fascinating Rhythm" 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 "Fascinating Rhythm"?

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

Can I use "Fascinating Rhythm" 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 "Fascinating Rhythm"?

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

Who wrote "Fascinating Rhythm"?

"Fascinating Rhythm" was originally performed by George Gershwin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by George Gershwin are available?

Other accompaniments by George Gershwin: "But Not For Me", "Do It Again", "Embraceable You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

(Eb)Got a lit tle (Ebm7)rhy thm, a (Ab7)rhy thm, a (Abm7)rhy thm, that pit a (Bb7)pats through my (Ab9)brain,

so darn per (Ebm7)sis tent, the (Ab7)day is n’t (Abm7)dis tant, when it’ ll (Bb7)drive me in (Ebm)sane.

Comes in the (Bbm7)morn ing with (Eb7)out a ny (Ebm7)warn ing, and hangs a (F7)round all (Eb9)day.

I’ll have to (Bbm7)sneak up to it some day, and (Ebm7)speak up to it, I hope it lis tens when I (Bb)say:

(Bb7)Fas ci (Bb11)na ting (Bb7)rhy thm, you’ve (Bb7)got me (Bb11)on the (Bb7)go!

(Bb11)Fas ci (Bb7)nat ing (Bb11)rhy thm, I’m (Bb11)all a (Bb7)qui ver.

(Eb7)What a (Eb11)mess you’re (Eb7)mak ing!

The (Eb7)neigh bours (Eb11)want to (Eb7)know (Eb11)why I’m (Eb7)al ways (Eb11)shak ing, just (Eb11)like a (Eb7)fliv ver.

Each (Ab)morn ing (Fm7)I get up with the (Eb)sun,

(start a hop ping, nev er stop ping), to find (Cm7)at night (Cm7)no work has (F13)been (Bb7)done.

I know that (Bb7)once it (Bb11)did n’t (Bb7)mat ter, but (Bb7)now you’re (Bb11)do ing (Bb7)wrong (Bb11)when you (Bb7)start to (Bb11)pat ter, I’m (Bb11)so un (Bb7)hap py.

(Eb7)Won’t you (Eb11)take a (Eb7)day off, de (Eb7)cide to (Eb11)run a (Eb7)long (Eb11)some where (Eb7)far a (Eb11)way off, and (Eb11)make it (Eb7)snap py?

Oh, how I (Dm7)long to be the man I (Cm9)used to (F7)be!

(Bb7)Fas ci (Bb11)nat ing (Bb7)rhy thm, oh, (Bb7)won’t you stop (F7)pick ing (Bb13)on (Eb)me?

(Bb7)Fas ci (Bb11)na ting (Bb7)rhy thm, you’ve (Bb7)got me (Bb11)on the (Bb7)go!

(Bb11)Fas ci (Bb7)nat ing (Bb11)rhy thm, I’m (Bb11)all a (Bb7)qui ver.

(Eb7)What a (Eb11)mess you’re (Eb7)mak ing!

The (Eb7)neigh bours (Eb11)want to (Eb7)know (Eb11)why I’m (Eb7)al ways (Eb11)shak ing, just (Eb11)like a (Eb7)fliv ver.

Each (Ab)morn ing (Fm7)I get up with the (Eb)sun,

(start a hop ping, nev er stop ping), to find (Cm7)at night (Cm7)no work has (F13)been (Bb7)done.

Oh, how I (Dm7)long to be the man I (Cm9)used to (F7)be!

(Bb7)Fas ci (Bb11)nat ing (Bb7)rhy thm, oh, (Bb7)won’t you stop (F7)pick ing (Bb13)on (Eb)me?

(Cm7)me!

Fascinating Rhythm — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Fascinating Rhythm" by George Gershwin: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Ab, 125 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “Fascinating Rhythm”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Fascinating Rhythm" by George Gershwin in?: The backing track is in Ab at 125 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 "Fascinating Rhythm" 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 "Fascinating Rhythm"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Fascinating Rhythm", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Fascinating Rhythm" 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 "Fascinating Rhythm"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Fascinating Rhythm"?: "Fascinating Rhythm" was originally performed by George Gershwin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by George Gershwin are available?: Other accompaniments by George Gershwin: "But Not For Me", "Do It Again", "Embraceable You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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Fascinating Rhythm — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Try other practice modes:

About “Fascinating Rhythm”

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