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 — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Let Me Sing And I'm Happy" by Al Jolson 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 C, 124 BPM.

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

Why does the accompaniment for "Let Me Sing And I'm Happy" 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 "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.
Can I use "Let Me Sing And I'm Happy" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Let Me Sing And I'm Happy by Al Jolson, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; 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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