Let Me Sing And I'm Happy

by Al Jolson
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(C)What care (A7)I who (D7)makes the (G7)laws of a (C)na tion?

(C#dim)Let (G7)those who will take care of its rights and (C)wrongs.

(E7)What care I who (D7)cares

(G7)for the (E7)world’s af (Am)fairs?

(Cm)As (G)long as (E7)I can (Am7)sing its (D7)pop u lar (G7)songs.

(C)Let me sing a (Dm)fun ny song, with (C)cra zy words that (G7)roll a long, and (C)if my song (C7)can (F)start you laugh ing, I’m (C)hap py,

(D7)hap py.

(C)Let me sing a (Dm)sad re frain, of (C)bro ken hearts that (G7)loved in vain, and (C)if my song can (Am)start you cry ing, (A7)I’m (G7)hap

(C)py.

(Em)Let me croon a low down blues to (Em)lift you out of your (Em)seat,

if my song can reach your shoes and (Em)start you tap ping your (Em)feet, (A7)I’m (D7)hap (G7)py.

(C)Let me sing of (Dm)Dix ie’s charms, of (C)cot ton fields and (G7)Mam my’s arms, and (C)if my song can (Am)make you home sick, (A7)I’m (G7)hap

(C)py.

(C)Let me sing a (Dm)fun ny song, with (C)cra zy words that (G7)roll a long, and (C)if my song (C7)can (F)start you laugh ing, I’m (C)hap py,

(D7)hap py.

(C)Let me sing a (Dm)sad re frain, of (C)bro ken hearts that (G7)loved in vain, and (C)if my song can (Am)start you cry ing, (A7)I’m (G7)hap

(C)py.

(Em)Let me croon a low down blues to (Em)lift you out of your (Em)seat,

if my song can reach your shoes and (Em)start you tap ping your (Em)feet, (A7)I’m (D7)hap (G7)py.

(C)Let me sing of (Dm)Dix ie’s charms, of (C)cot ton fields and (G7)Mam my’s arms, and (C)if my song can (Am)make you home sick, (A7)I’m (G7)hap

(C)py.

(G7)hap

(C)py.

Let Me Sing And I'm Happy — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Let Me Sing And I'm Happy" by Al Jolson as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 124 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Let Me Sing And I'm Happy”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Let Me Sing And I'm Happy" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, 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 "Let Me Sing And I'm Happy" by Al Jolson in?
The backing track is in C at 124 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 "Let Me Sing And I'm Happy" 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 "Let Me Sing And I'm Happy"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Let Me Sing And I'm Happy", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Let Me Sing And I'm Happy" 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 "Let Me Sing And I'm Happy"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Let Me Sing And I'm Happy"?
"Let Me Sing And I'm Happy" was originally performed by Al Jolson. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Al Jolson are available?
Other accompaniments by Al Jolson: "Me And My Shadow". 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 C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Let Me Sing And I'm Happy" 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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