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Jo na na
I (Dbmaj7)can’t for get the (Db6)one they call Jo (Ab7sus4)an na,
we (Ab11)owned the sum mer (Ab7)hand in hand Jo (Ab6)an na,
and (Dbmaj7)now she’s al ways (Db6)just a tear a (Gbmaj7)way.
Good (Eb7)bye you
(Ab9sus4)you long lost sum mer leav ing me
be hind you,
re peat ing (Db)things for lov ers (Gm7)that may find you,
I still hang on (C9)to ev ’ry (Fm7)word that day
(Ebm7)you passed my way.
Jo an na,
you made the man a child a gain so sweet ly,
he breathed your (Ab11)smile lived in your (Dbmaj7)eyes com plete ly,
and on his heart
there’s (Fm7)still a trace of you.
I love you
but no (Edim)thing in this world could make (Fm7)you mine,
yet (Gb6)still in time.
Jo an na,
Jo an na,
(Edim)you (Fm)may
re mem
ber (Gbmaj7)me
and change your (Db)mind.
I (Em7)love you
but no (Fdim)thing in this world could make (F#m7)you mine,
yet (G6)still in time.
Jo an na,
Jo an na,
you may
re mem ber me
and change your (D)mind.
Joanna — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Joanna" by Scott Walker. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Db, 68 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 “Joanna”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Joanna" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Joanna".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Joanna" by Scott Walker in?
- The backing track is in Db at 68 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 "Joanna" 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 "Joanna"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Joanna", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Joanna" 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 "Joanna"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Joanna"?
- "Joanna" was originally performed by Scott Walker. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Joanna" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Joanna" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Db, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.