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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 (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Joanna" by Scott Walker 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 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”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Joanna" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- 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.
- Can I use "Joanna" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Joanna by Scott Walker, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Db; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.