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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Kings Cross" by Pet Shop Boys as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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 “Kings Cross”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Kings Cross" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, 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 "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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Kings Cross" 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.
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