Feather On The Clyde

by Passenger
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Lyrics

Well, there’s a riv er that runs through Glas (Eb)gow

and it (Cm)makes her but it breaks her and (Ab)takes her in to parks.

And her cur rent, just like my blood, (Cm)flows

down from the hills,

’round ach ing (Bb)bones to my rest less (Eb)heart.

Well, I would swim but the (Eb)riv er is so (Bb)wide and I’m

scared I won’t (Eb)make it to the (Bb)oth er side.

Well,

God knows I’ve (Eb)failed but he (Bb)knows that I’ve (Eb)tried.

I long for some thing that’s (Eb)safe and warm.

But all I have is all that is gone.

I’m as help less and as (Eb)hope less as a (Bb)fea ther on the (Eb)Clyde.

Well, on one side all lights (Eb)glow.

And the (Cm)folks know and the kids go with the (Ab)mu sic and drink ing starts.

On the oth er side where no cars (Cm)go,

up to hills

that stand a (Bb)lone like my

Well, I would swim but the (Eb)riv er is so (Bb)wide and I’m

scared I won’t (Eb)make it to the (Bb)oth er side.

Well,

God knows I’ve (Eb)failed but he (Bb)knows that I’ve (Eb)tried.

I long for some thing that’s (Eb)safe and warm.

But all I have is all that is gone.

I’m as help less and as (Eb)hope less as a (Bb)fea ther on the (Eb)Clyde.

Well, the sun sets late in Glas (Eb)gow.

And the (Ab)day light and the cit y part.

And I think of (Bb)you in Glas gow

’cause you’re all that’s (Ab)safe, you’re all that’s (Bb)warm in my rest less (CN.C.)heart.

Feather On The Clyde — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Feather On The Clyde" by Passenger as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 112 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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 “Feather On The Clyde

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Feather On The Clyde" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, 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 "Feather On The Clyde" by Passenger in?
The backing track is in Ab at 112 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 "Feather On The Clyde" 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 "Feather On The Clyde"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Feather On The Clyde", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Feather On The Clyde" 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 "Feather On The Clyde"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Feather On The Clyde"?
"Feather On The Clyde" was originally performed by Passenger. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Passenger are available?
Other accompaniments by Passenger: "27", "All The Little Lights", "Beautiful Birds". 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 — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Feather On The Clyde" 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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