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 for a (Eb)plough in’ thru’ the rag ged skies
and and (Gm)up a cloud y draw.
(Gm7)Yi pi (Gm7)ay.
Yi pi yi o,
the (Eb)ghost
herd rid ers (Cm7)in
the (Gm)sky.
Their (Gm)brands were still on fire ing 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.
(Gm7)Yi pi (Gm7)ay.
Yi pi yi o,
the (Eb)ghost
herd rid ers (Cm7)in
the (Gm)sky.
Their (Eb)ghost
herd
(Cm6)in
the (Gm)sky.
(Eb)Ghost
rid ers (Cm7)in
the (Gm7)sky.
Ghost Riders In The Sky — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Ghost Riders In The Sky" by Outlaws in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Eb, 170 BPM.
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”
- 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.
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