In (Gm)Ger ma ny be fore the war, there (A)was a man who owned a store in (Cm6)nine teen hun dred thir ty four in (Gm)Dus sel dorf.
And (Gm)ev ’ry night at five o nine he’d (A)cross the park down to the Rhine, and he’d (Cm6)sit there by the shore.
I’m (G7)look ing at the riv er
but I’m (Csus4)think ing of the (Cm)sea.
I’m (A)think ing of the (D7)sea.
I’m (Gm)look ing at the (G7)riv er but I’m (Csus4)think ing of the (Cm)sea.
A (Gm)lit tle (G)girl has (Gm)lost her (G)way, with (Gdim)hair of gold and eyes of grey re (Cm6)flect ed in his glass es as he (Gsus4)watch es (Gm)her.
A (Gm)lit tle (G)girl has (Gm)lost her (G)way, with (Gdim)hair of gold and eyes of grey.
I’m (G7)look ing at the riv er
but I’m (Csus4)think ing of the (Cm)sea,
(A)think ing of the (D7)sea,
(Eb6)think ing of the (Eb)sea.
We (Gm)lie be (G)neath the (Gm)au tumn (G)sky, my (Gdim)lit tle gold en girl and I; and (Cm6)she lies ver y still.
In Germany Before The War — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "In Germany Before The War" by Randy Newman: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Eb, 60 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 “In Germany Before The War”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "In Germany Before The War" by Randy Newman in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 60 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 "In Germany Before The War" 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 "In Germany Before The War"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "In Germany Before The War", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "In Germany Before The War" 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 "In Germany Before The War"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "In Germany Before The War"?
- "In Germany Before The War" was originally performed by Randy Newman. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Randy Newman are available?
- Other accompaniments by Randy Newman: "Dixie Flyer", "Feels Like Home", "New Orleans Wins The War". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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