Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries

by Lew Brown
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(Eb)Peo ple are queer,

(Bbm)they’re al ways (C)crow ing, (Fm)scram bling and (F)rush ing (Cb7)a (Bb7)bout.

Why don’t they stop some (Bb7)day?

Ad dress them selves this (Eb)way;

why are we here?

(Bbm)Where are we (C)go ing?

(Fm)It’s time that (G7)we found (Cm)out

(F7)we’re not (Cm7)here to (F11)stay,

we’re on a (Abm6)short

(C7)ho (B7)li (Bb7)day.

(Eb)Life is (Ebmaj7)just a bowl of (Eb6)cher ries, don’t be so (Edim7)se ri ous, life’s too mys (Bb7)te ri ous.

You (Fm)work, you (Bb7)save, you (Eb)wor (Bbm6)ry (C7)so, but you (Fm)can’t (Fm7)take your (Bb7)dough when you (F7)go, (Abm)go, (Bb7)go.

So (Eb)keep re (Ebmaj7)peat ing, “It’s the (Eb6)ber ries,

the (G)strong est (C7)oak must (C7)fall.”

The (Adim7)sweet things in life to (Gm)you were just loaned, so (Fm)how can you lose what (F7)you’ve nev er (Bb7)owned?

(Eb)Life is just a bowl of (C7)cher ries,

so (F7)live and (Bb11)laugh at (Bbaug7)it (Gbdim7)all.

(Eb)Life is (Ebmaj7)just a bowl of (Eb6)cher ries, don’t be so (Edim7)se ri ous, life’s too mys (Bb7)te ri ous.

You (Fm)work, you (Bb7)save, you (Eb)wor (Bbm6)ry (C7)so, but you (Fm)can’t (Fm7)take your (Bb7)dough when you (F7)go, (Abm)go, (Bb7)go.

So (Eb)keep re (Ebmaj7)peat ing, “It’s the (Eb6)ber ries,

the (G)strong est (C7)oak must (C7)fall.”

The (Adim7)sweet things in life to (Gm)you were just loaned, so (Fm)how can you lose what (F7)you’ve nev er (Bb7)owned?

(Eb)Life is just a bowl of (C7)cher ries,

so (F7)live and (Bb11)laugh at (Bbaug7)it (Gbdim7)all.

(Eb)all.

Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries" by Lew Brown as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — 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 (Ab) 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 “Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, 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 "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries" by Lew Brown in?
The backing track is in Ab 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 "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries" 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 "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries" 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 "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries"?
"Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries" was originally performed by Lew Brown. 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 Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries" 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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