We were born be fore the wind,
al so young er than the sun.
’Ere the bon nie boat was won as we sailed in to the (Eb)mys tic.
Hark, now hear the sail or’s cry,
smell the sea and feel the sky.
Let your soul and spir it fly in to the (Eb)mys tic.
And when that fog horn (Ab)blows, you know I will be (Eb)com ing home.
And when the fog fog horn horn whis tle (Ab)blows,
I want to (Bb)hear it;
I don’t have to fear it.
And I
want to rock your gyp sy soul
just like way back in the days of old.
And mag ni fi cent to ly geth er we will fold in to the (Eb)mys tic.
And When that fog horn (Ab)blows, you know I will be (Eb)com ing home.
And when that fog fog horn horn whis tle (Ab)blows,
I got ta (Bb)hear it;
I don’t have to fear it.
And I
want to rock your gyp sy soul
just like way back in the days of old.
And mag ni And cent to ly geth er we will fold in to the (Eb)mys tic.
It’s too late to stop now.
Into The Mystic — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Into The Mystic" by Van Morrison: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Ab, 84 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Into The Mystic”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Into The Mystic" by Van Morrison in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 84 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 "Into The Mystic" 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 "Into The Mystic"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Into The Mystic", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Into The Mystic" 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 "Into The Mystic"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Into The Mystic"?
- "Into The Mystic" was originally performed by Van Morrison. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Van Morrison are available?
- Other accompaniments by Van Morrison: "Cyprus Avenue", "Have I Told You Lately", "Moondance". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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