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(G)My (C)ba by, he (Am)don’t (C)talk (F)sweet, he ain’t got (G)much too (C)say;
but he (C)loves me, loves me, loves me; I (F)know that he (G)loves me a ny (C)way.
And (C)may be he (Am)don’t (C)dress (F)fine, but I don’t (G)real ly (C)mind;
’cause (Bb)ev ’ry time he pulls me near (C)I just wan na cheer, (G)“Let’s (D)hear it for the boy!
Let’s (G)give the boy a hand,
yeah.
Let’s (D)hear it for my ba by!” You know you got ta un der stand,
yeah,
oh: (Em7)may be he’s no Ro me o, but (F#m7)he’s my lov ing one man show.
(G)Oh, (C)woh, (Em)woh, (A)woh, let’s hear it for the boy!
(G)My by may (Am)not (C)be (F)rich, he’s watch ing (G)ev ’ry (C)dime;
me, we al ways have a (G)real good (C)time.
(Am)sings (C)off (F)key, that’s al (G)right by (C)me;
(Bb)what he does does so well, (C)makes me yell, (D)hear it for the boy!
Let’s (G)give the boy a hand,
yeah.
Let’s (D)hear it for my ba by!” You know you got ta un der stand,
yeah,
oh: (Em7)may be he’s no Ro me o, but (F#m7)he’s my lov ing one man show.
(G)Oh, (C)woh, (Em)woh, (A)woh, let’s hear it for the boy!
(G)My
’Cause (Bb)ev ’ry time he pulls me near (C)I just wan na cheer, (G)“Let’s
(Let’s (Bm)hear it for the boy!) Let’s (G)hear it for my man!
(Let’s (Bm)hear it for my ba by!)
(Let’s (Bm)hear it for the boy!
Let’s (Bm)hear it for my ba by!)”
(Let’s (Bm)hear it for the boy!
Let’s (Bm)hear it for my ba by!)”
Let's Hear It For The Boy — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Let's Hear It For The Boy" by Deniece Williams 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 122 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 Hear It For The Boy”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Let's Hear It For The Boy" 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 Hear It For The Boy" by Deniece Williams in?
- The backing track is in C at 122 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 Hear It For The Boy" 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 Hear It For The Boy"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Let's Hear It For The Boy", 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 Hear It For The Boy" 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 Hear It For The Boy"?
- 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 Hear It For The Boy"?
- "Let's Hear It For The Boy" was originally performed by Deniece Williams. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- 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 Hear It For The Boy" 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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