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On a dark des ert high way,
cool wind in my hair,
warm smell of co li tas
ris ing up through the air.
Up a head in the dis tance,
I saw a shim mer ing light.
My head grew heav y and my sight grew dim;
I had to stop for the night.
There she stood in the door way;
I heard the mis sion bell.
wine.β He said, And I was think ing to my self: this could be (E9)hea ven or this could be hell.
Then she lit up a can dle,
and she showed me the way.
There were voi ces down the cor ri dor;
I thought I heard them say:
βWel come to the Ho tel Ca li for nia.
Such a (F#7)love ly place, (such a love ly place) such a (Bm)love ly face.
They (G)Plen ty of room at the Ho tel Ca li for nia.
An y (Em)time of year, (an y time of year) you can (F#7)find it here.β
Her mind is Tif fa ny twist ed.
She got the Mer ce des bends.
She got a lot of pret ty, pret ty boys
that she calls friends.
How they dance court yard;
(D)sweet sum mer sweat.
Some dance to re mem ber;
some dance to for get.
So I called up cap tain:
βPlease bring me my wine.β He said, βWe have nβt had that spi rit here since (E9)nine teen six ty nine.β
And still those voi ces are call ing from
far a way;
wake you up in mid dle of the
just to hear
They (G)liv inβ it up
What a (Em)nice sur prise; (what a nice sur prise) bring your (F#7)find it here.β
(F#)al i bis.β
Mir rors on the ceil ing,
the pink cham pagne on ice, and she said, βWe are all just pris on ers here
of our own de vice.β
And in the mas terβs cham bers,
they gath ered for the feast.
They stab it with their steel y knives, but they (F#7)just canβt kill the beast.
Last thing I re mem ber, I was run ning for the door.
I had to find the pas sage back to the place I was be fore.
βRe lax,β said the night man.
βWe are pro grammed to re ceive.
You can check an y time you like, but (F#7)you can nev er beast.
leave.β
Hotel California β Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Hotel California" by Eagles as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in B β sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 148 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About βHotel Californiaβ
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Hotel California" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes β both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key B, 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 "Hotel California" by Eagles in?
- The backing track is in B at 148 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Hotel California" with this accompaniment?
- Yes β 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 "Hotel California"?
- Effectively yes β it's the piano-only backing for "Hotel California", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Hotel California" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Hotel California"?
- Yes β registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Hotel California"?
- "Hotel California" was originally performed by Eagles. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Eagles are available?
- Other accompaniments by Eagles: "Lyin' Eyes", "Take It Easy". 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 β both hands, classic piano notation, key of B, real chord symbols β but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Hotel California" 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 β 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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