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An (Gm)old cow poke went rid ing out one (Bb)dark and wind y day,
up (Gm)on a ridge he rest ed as he went a long his way,
when all at once a (Eb)might y herd of (Gm6)red eyed cows he (Gm7)saw a (Eb)plough in’ thru’ the rag ged skies
and (Gm)up a cloud y draw.
(Gm7)Yi pi (Gm7)ay.
Yi pi yi o,
the (Eb)ghost
herd
(Cm7)in
the (Gm)sky.
Their (Gm)brands were still on fire and their (Bb)hooves wuz made of steel,
their (Gm)horns wuz black and shi ny and their hot breath he could feel,
a bolt of fear went (Eb)through him as they (Gm6)thun dered thru’ the (Gm7)sky for he (Eb)saw the rid ers com in’ hard
and he (Gm)heard their mourn ful cry.
rid ers
Their (Eb)ghost
herd
(Cm6)in
the (Gm)sky.
(Eb)Ghost
rid ers (Cm7)in
the (Gm7)sky.
Ghost Riders In The Sky — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Ghost Riders In The Sky" by Outlaws as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 170 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Ghost Riders In The Sky”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Ghost Riders In The Sky" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Eb, 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 "Ghost Riders In The Sky" by Outlaws in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 170 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 "Ghost Riders In The Sky" 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 "Ghost Riders In The Sky"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Ghost Riders In The Sky", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Ghost Riders In The Sky" 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 "Ghost Riders In The Sky"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Ghost Riders In The Sky"?
- "Ghost Riders In The Sky" was originally performed by Outlaws. 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 Eb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Ghost Riders In The Sky" 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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