Let's Hear It For The Boy

by Deniece Williams
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Lyrics

(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 — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Let's Hear It For The Boy" by Deniece Williams 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, 122 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's Hear It For The Boy”

Why does the accompaniment for "Let's Hear It For The Boy" 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'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.
Can I use "Let's Hear It For The Boy" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Let's Hear It For The Boy by Deniece Williams, 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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