(CN.C.)You ain’t noth ing but a (C)hound dog,
cry ing all the time.
You ain’t noth ing but a (F7)hound dog,
cry ing all the (C)time.
Well, you ain’t (G7)nev er caught a rab bit and you (F9)ain’t no friend of mine.
(CN.C.)*When they said you was high classed,
well that was just a lie.
Yeah, they said you was high classed,
well that was just a (C)lie.
Yeah, you ain’t (G7)nev er caught a rab bit and you (F9)ain’t no friend of mine.
You (CN.C.)ain’t noth ing but a (C)hound dog,
cry ing all the time.
You ain’t noth ing but a (F7)hound dog,
cry ing all the (C)time.
Well you ain’t (G7)nev er caught a rab bit and you (F9)ain’t no friend of mine.
(C)hound dog,
cry ing all the time.
You ain’t noth ing but a (F7)hound dog,
cry ing all the (C)time.
Well, you ain’t (G7)nev er caught a rab bit and you (F9)ain’t no friend of mine.
(CN.C.)*When they said you was high classed,
well that was just a lie.
Yeah, they said you was high classed,
well that was just a (C)lie.
2° you ain’t (G7)nev er goin’ to heav en and you (F9)ain’t no friend of mine.
You (CN.C.)ain’t noth ing but a (C)hound dog,
cry ing all the time.
You ain’t noth ing but a (F7)hound dog,
cry ing all the (C)time.
Well you ain’t (G7)nev er caught a rab bit and you (F9)ain’t no friend of mine.
When they said you was high You (CN.C.)ain’t noth ing but a (C)hound dog,
cry ing all the time.
You ain’t noth ing but a (F7)hound dog,
cry ing all the (C)time.
Well you ain’t (G7)nev er caught a rab bit, you ain’t no friend of mine.
Hound Dog — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley 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 C, 170 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Hound Dog”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley in?
- The backing track is in C 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 "Hound Dog" 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 "Hound Dog"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hound Dog", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Hound Dog" 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 "Hound Dog"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Hound Dog"?
- "Hound Dog" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Elvis Presley are available?
- Other accompaniments by Elvis Presley: "Are You Lonesome Tonight", "Blue Suede Shoes", "G.I. Blues". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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