It Was A Very Good Year

by Frank Sinatra
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When I was (Dm)sev en teen,

it was a (Eb)ve ry good the year,

it was a (Dm)ve ry good year for (F)small town girls and (Eb)soft de sum mer nights,

we’d the (D)hide from the lights

on the (C)vil lage green

when I was (D)se ven teen!

When I was (Dm)twen ty one,

it was a (Eb)ve ry good the year,

it was a (Dm)ve ry good year for (F)ci ty girls who (Eb)lived de up the stair,

with the (D)per fumed mou hair

that chauf (C)came un done

when I was (D)twen ty one!

When I was

It Was A Very Good Year — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "It Was A Very Good Year" by Frank Sinatra 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 Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “It Was A Very Good Year

What key is the piano accompaniment for "It Was A Very Good Year" by Frank Sinatra in?
The backing track is in Bb at 120 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 "It Was A Very Good Year" 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 "It Was A Very Good Year"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "It Was A Very Good Year", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "It Was A Very Good Year" 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 "It Was A Very Good Year"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "It Was A Very Good Year"?
"It Was A Very Good Year" was originally performed by Frank Sinatra. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Frank Sinatra are available?
Other accompaniments by Frank Sinatra: "All Of Me", "Deep In A Dream", "Everybody Loves Somebody". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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