Hello Dolly

by Louis Armstrong
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Lyrics

(Cm7)I went a (F7)way from the (Bb)lights of Four (Gm7)teenth Street and (Cm7)in to my (F7)per son al (Bbmaj9)haze;

but (Cm7)now that I’m (F7)back in the (Bb)lights of Four teenth Street, (Dbdim)to (F)mor row will be (C7)bright er than the (Cm7)good (Cm7b9)old (F7)days!

(CN.C.)Hel (Bb)lo,

Dol ly, well, hel (Gm)lo,

Dol ly, it’s so (Bbmaj7)nice to have you (Dbdim)back where you be (Cm7)long.

You’re look ing (Cm)swell,

(Cm7)Dol ly, we can (Cm7#5)tell,

(Cm)Dol ly, you’re still (Cm7)glow in’ you’re still (F7)crow in’, you’re still (Dbdim)go in’ (F7)strong.

We feel the (Bb)room

sway in’ for the (Gm)band’s

play in’ one of (Fm7)your old (Bb7)fa v’rite (Fm7)songs from (Bb7)’way back (Eb6)then.

(D7)So

take her (Dm)wrap, fel las, (Gm)find her an emp ty (Dm)lap, fel las, (C9)Dol ly ’ll (C9#5)nev er (Cm7)go a (F9)way a (Bdim)gain!

Hel (Bb)lo,

Dol ly, well, hel (Gm)lo,

Dol ly, it’s so (Bbmaj7)nice to have you (Dbdim)back where you be (Cm7)long.

You’re look ing (Cm)swell,

(Cm7)Dol ly, we can (Cm7#5)tell,

(Cm)Dol ly, you’re still (Cm7)glow in’ you’re still (F7)crow in’, you’re still (Dbdim)go in’ (F7)strong.

We feel the (Bb)room

sway in’ for the (Gm)band’s

play in’ one of (Fm7)your old (Bb7)fa v’rite (Fm7)songs from (Bb7)’way back (Eb6)then.

(D7)So

gol ly (Dm)gee, fel las, (Gm)find her a va cant (Dm)knee, fel las, (C9)Dol ly ’ll (C9#5)nev er (Cm7)go a (F9)way a (Bdim)gain!

Hel (Cm7)go a (F9)way, (C9)Dol ly ’ll (C9#5)nev er (Cm7)go a (F9)way, (C9)Dol ly ’ll (C9#5)nev er (Cm7)go a (F9)way a (Bb6)gain!

Hello Dolly — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Hello Dolly" by Louis Armstrong: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Eb, 140 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 “Hello Dolly

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hello Dolly" by Louis Armstrong in?
The backing track is in Eb at 140 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 "Hello Dolly" 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 "Hello Dolly"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hello Dolly", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Hello Dolly" 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 "Hello Dolly"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Hello Dolly"?
"Hello Dolly" was originally performed by Louis Armstrong. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Louis Armstrong are available?
Other accompaniments by Louis Armstrong: "We Have All The Time In The World", "What A Wonderful World", "What A Wonderful World". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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