Let's Face The Music And Dance (From Top Hat)

by Irving Berlin
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Lyrics

There may be (Ab)trou (Cm)ble

a (Cm6)head,

but while there’s (Ab)moon (Cm)light and (Dm7)mu (G7)sic, and (Csus4)love, (C)and ro mance...

Let’s face the (Fm6)mu sic and (C)dance.

Be fore the (Ab)fid (Cm)dlers have fled;

be (G7)fore they (Ab7)ask us to (D7)pay

(D7)the (Dm7)bill,

and (G7)while

we (F)still

(G7)have the (C)chance...

Let’s face the (Fm6)mu sic and dance.

(Ab)Soon

(Eb7)we’ll be with (Ab)out

the moon,

(Eb7)hum ming a (Ab)diff

’rent tune,

and

(F)then...

There may be (Ab)tear (Cm)drops

to (Cm6)shed...

So while there’s (Ab)moon (Cm)light

and (Dm7)mu (G7)sic,

and (Csus4)love, (C)and

ro mance...

Let’s face the (Fm6)mu sic (C)and (D7)dance,

(Ab7)dance.

Let’s (Am7)face the (Dm7)mu sic (Dm7)and (C6)dance.

There may be (Ab)trou (Cm)ble

a (Cm6)head,

but while there’s (Ab)moon (Cm)light

and (Dm7)mu (G7)sic,

and (Csus4)love, (C)and

ro mance...

Let’s face the (Fm6)mu sic and (C)dance.

Be fore the (Ab)fid (Cm)dlers

have fled;

be (G7)fore they (Ab7)ask us

to (D7)pay the (Dm7)bill,

and (G7)while we (F)still (G7)have the (C)chance...

Let’s face the (Fm6)mu sic and dance.

(Ab)Soon

(Eb7)we’ll be with (Ab)out the moon,

(Eb7)hum ming a (Ab)diff ’rent tune,

and

(F)then...

There may be (Ab)tear (Cm)drops

to (Cm6)shed...

So while there’s (Ab)moon (Cm)light

and (Dm7)mu (G7)sic,

and (Csus4)love, (C)and

ro mance...

Let’s face the (Fm6)mu sic (C)and (D7)dance,

(Ab7)dance.

Let’s (Am7)face the (Dm7)mu sic (Dm7)and (C6)dance.

Let's Face The Music And Dance (From Top Hat) — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Let's Face The Music And Dance (From Top Hat)" by Irving Berlin 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 100 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's Face The Music And Dance (From Top Hat)

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Let's Face The Music And Dance (From Top Hat)" 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's Face The Music And Dance (From Top Hat)" by Irving Berlin in?
The backing track is in C at 100 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's Face The Music And Dance (From Top Hat)" 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's Face The Music And Dance (From Top Hat)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Let's Face The Music And Dance (From Top Hat)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Let's Face The Music And Dance (From Top Hat)" 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's Face The Music And Dance (From Top Hat)"?
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's Face The Music And Dance (From Top Hat)"?
"Let's Face The Music And Dance (From Top Hat)" was originally performed by Irving Berlin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Irving Berlin are available?
Other accompaniments by Irving Berlin: "I Got Lost In His Arms", "I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket", "Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning". 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's Face The Music And Dance (From Top Hat)" 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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