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I (Em)left my heart to the (C)sap pers round Khe (G)Sanh
And my (Em)soul was sold with my (C)cig ar ettes to the black (G)mar ket man (B)I’ve had the (Em)Vi et nam cold (C)tur key, from the (G)oc ean to the Sil ver Ci (C)ty, and it’s (Am7)on ly oth er vets could un der (D)stand.
A bout the (Em)long for got ten (C)dock side gua ran (G)tees.
How there were (Em)no V day (C)her oes in (D)nine teen (G)sev en ty three.
And how (B)we sailed in to Syd ney Har bour, I saw an (G)old friend but I could n’t kiss her.
She was (Am7)lined, and I was home to the luc ky land.
She was (Em)like so ma ny more from that time (G)on.
Their (Em)lives were all so (C)emp ty, till they (D)found their (G)cho sen one, (B)and their (Em)legs were of ten op en, but their (G)minds were al ways closed.
and their (Am7)hearts were held in (F)fast sub ur ban (D)chains.
And the (Em)le gal pads were (C)yel low, hou rs long, pay (C)pack et lean
And the (Em)te lex wri ters (C)clat tered where the gun ships (G)once had been
And (Em)car parks made me jum py and I (G)ne ver stopped the dreams
or the (Am7)grow ing need for speed and no va caine.
So I (Em)worked a cross the coun try from end to (G)end
(D)Tried to find a place to (C)set tle down, where my (D)mixed up (G)life could mend.
I (B)held a job on an oil rig Fly ing (G)chop pers when I could
But the (Am7)night life near ly drove me round the bend
And I’ve (Em)trav elled round the world from year to year
And (Em)each one found me aim (C)less, one more year the more for wear.
And (B)I’ve been (Em)back to South East As ia Yeah, But the (G)an swer sure ain’t there but I’m (Am7)drif ting north, to (D)check things out a (G)gain
Yeah, the (Em)last plane out of Syd ney’s al most gone
On ly (Em)sev en fly ing ho (C)urs, and I’ll be (D)land ing in Hong (D)Kong (B)And there ain’t (Em)noth ing like the kis ses from a (G)ja ded Chin ese princ (C)ess I’m gon na (Am7)hit some Hong Kong (F)mat tress all night (D)long
Well the (Em)last plane out of Syd ney’s al most gone.
You know the (Em)last plane out of Syd ney’s al most (D)gone.
(B)And it’s (Em)real ly got me wor (C)ried.
I’m go in’ (G)no where and I’m in a hur (C)ry You know the (Am7)last plane out of Syd ney’s al most (G)gone.
Well the (Em)last plane out of Syd ney’s al most gone (C)Yeah Yeah You know the (Em)last plane out of Syd ney’s al most gone
(D)No it’s (Em)real ly got me wor (C)ried I’m go in’ (G)no where and I’m in a hur (C)ry You know the (Am7)last plane out of Syd (D)ney’s al most (G)gone
Khe Sanh — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Khe Sanh" by Cold Chisel as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 166 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “Khe Sanh”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Khe Sanh" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Khe Sanh" by Cold Chisel in?
- The backing track is in G at 166 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 "Khe Sanh" 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 "Khe Sanh"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Khe Sanh", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Khe Sanh" 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 "Khe Sanh"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Khe Sanh"?
- "Khe Sanh" was originally performed by Cold Chisel. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Cold Chisel are available?
- Other accompaniments by Cold Chisel: "Choirgirl", "When The War Is Over". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Khe Sanh" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.