Other arrangements of Kings Cross
Pick a learning view.
The man at the back of the queue was sent
to feel the (Cm)smack of firm go (Eb)vern ment, lin gered by the (Eb)fly pos ter for a fight.
It’s the same sto ry ev (Eb)’ry night.
I’ve been hurt and we’ve been had.
You leave home and you don’t go (Db)back.
Some one told me Mon day, (Eb)some one told me Sa tur day, (Cm)wait un til to mor row and there’s (Fm)still no (Eb)way.
(Db)Read it in a book or (Eb)write it in a let ter, (Cm)wake up in the morn ing and there’s (Fm)still no (Eb)gua ran tee.
On ly last night I found my self lost
by the sta (Cm)tion called King’s Cross, dead and wound ed on ther side.
You know it’s ly a mat ter (Eb)of time.
good
I’ve bad.
I’ve been guil ty of hang ing a (Db)round.
Some one told me Mon day, (Eb)some one told me Sa tur day, (Cm)wait un til to mor row and there’s (Fm)still no (Eb)way.
(Db)Read it in a book or (Eb)write it in a let ter, (Cm)wake up in the morn ing and there’s (Fm)still no (Eb)gua ran tee.
So I went look ing out to day
for the one who got (F)a way.
Mur der walk ing ’round the block,
end ing up in King’s (F)Cross.
Good luck, bad luck wait ing in a line.
It takes more than a mat ter of (Eb)time.
Some one told me Mon day, (F)some one told me Sa tur day, (Dm)wait un til to mor row and there’s (Gm)still no (F)way.
(Eb)Read it in a book or (F)write it in a let ter, (Dm)wake up in the morn ing and there’s (Gm)still no (F)gua ran tee.
Some one told me Mon day, (F)some one told me Sa tur day, (Dm)wait un til to mor row and there’s (Gm)still no (F)way.
(Eb)Read it in a book or (F)write it in a let ter, (Dm)wake up in the morn ing and there’s (Gm)still no (F)gua ran tee.
And there’s (Gm)still no (F)gua ran tee.
And there’s (Gm)still no (F)gua ran tee.
(Gm)still no (F)gua ran tee.
Kings Cross — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Kings Cross" by Pet Shop Boys 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Kings Cross”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Kings Cross" 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 "Kings Cross" by Pet Shop Boys 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 "Kings Cross" 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 "Kings Cross"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Kings Cross", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Kings Cross" 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 "Kings Cross"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Kings Cross"?
- "Kings Cross" was originally performed by Pet Shop Boys. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Pet Shop Boys are available?
- Other accompaniments by Pet Shop Boys: "It's A Sin", "Love Is A Bourgeois Construct", "Winner". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "Kings Cross" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Kings Cross by Pet Shop Boys, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Bb; 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.
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