Island In The Sun

by Harry Belafonte
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Lyrics

(D)This is my is land (G)in the sun where my (A7)peo ple have toiled since (D)time be gun.

Tho I may sail on (Em7)ma ny a sea

her (D)shores will al ways be (A7)home to (D)me.

Oh, is land (G)in the sun

(A7)willed to me by my (D)fa ther’s hand

all my days I will (G)sing in praise of your (A7)for ests, wa ters, your (D)shin ing sand.

When morn ing breaks the (G)hea ven on high

I (A7)lift my hea vy load (D)to the sky.

Sun comes down with a (Em7)burn ing glow

(D)min gles my sweat with the (A7)earth be (D)low.

Oh, is land (G)in the sun

(A7)willed to me by my (D)fa ther’s hand

all my days I will (G)sing in praise of your (A7)for ests, wa ter, your (D)shin ning sand.

I see wo man on (G)bend ed knee

(A7)cut ing cane for her (D)fam i ly

I see man at the (Em7)wa ter’s side

(D)cast ing nets at (A7)surg ing (D)tide.

Oh, is land (G)in the sun

(A7)willed to me by my (D)fa ther’s hand

all my days I will (G)sing in praise of your (A7)for ests, wa ter, your (D)shin ning sand.

(D)shin ing sand.

(Eb)I hope the day will (Ab)nev er come that I (Bb7)can’t a wake to the (Eb)sound of drum.

Nev er let me miss (Fm7)car ni val with cal (Eb)yp so songs phi lo (Bb7)soph i (Eb7)cal.

Oh, is land (Ab)in the sun

(Bb7)willed to me by my (Eb)fa ther’s hand

all my days I will (Ab)song in praise of your (Bb7)for ests, wa ters, your (Eb)shin ing sand.

(Hum)

(Ab)in the sun

(Bb7)willed to me by my (Eb)fa ther’s hand

all my days I will (Ab)song in praise of your (Bb7)for ests, wa ters, your (Eb)shin ing sand.

(Eb)(Hum)

Island In The Sun — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Island In The Sun" by Harry Belafonte: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “Island In The Sun”

Can I sing "Island In The Sun" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Island In The Sun" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Island In The Sun" by Harry Belafonte in?
The backing track is in D at 100 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 "Island In The Sun" 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 "Island In The Sun"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Island In The Sun", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Island In The Sun" 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 "Island In The Sun"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Island In The Sun"?
"Island In The Sun" was originally performed by Harry Belafonte. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "Island In The Sun" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Island In The Sun" by Harry Belafonte. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Island In The Sun" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Island In The Sun" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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