Little Boy Lost

by Michel LeGrand
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(Eb)Lit tle boy (Fm7)lost

in search of (Fm7)lit tle boy (Fm7)found.

You go a (Ebmaj7)won der ing, (Fm7)wan der ing, (Gm7)stum bl ing, (Cm7)tum bl ing (Bbm7)’round,

(Bdim7)’round!

(Cm)When will you (Cm)find

what’s on the (Gm)tip of your (Gm)mind?

(Abmaj7)Why are you blind

to all you (Gm7)ev er were, (C7)nev er were, (Fm7)real ly are, (Bb7)near ly are?

(Eb)Lit tle boy (Fm7)false

in search of (Fm7)lit tle boy (Fm7)true.

Will you be (Ebmaj7)ev er done (Fm7)trav el ling, (Gm7)al ways un (Cm7)rav el ling (Bbm7)you,

(Bdim7)you?

(Cm)Run ning a (Ab)way

could lead you (Eb)fur ther a stray.

And as for (Eb)fish ing in (Ebæ)streams

(Bbm7)for (Ebmaj7)piec es of (Eb7)dreams,

(Am6)those (Ebmaj7)piec es will (Cm7)nev er fit.

(Fm7)What is the (Bb7)sense of it?

(Eb)Lit tle boy (Fm7)blue,

don’t let your (Fm7)lit tle sheep (Fm7)roam.

It’s time, come (Ebmaj7)blow your horn, (Fm7)meet the morn.

(Gm7)Look and see, (Eb6)can you be (Bbm7)far

(Bb7)from

(Ab6)home?

Little Boy Lost — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Little Boy Lost" by Michel LeGrand: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Ab, 120 BPM.

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 “Little Boy Lost

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Little Boy Lost" by Michel LeGrand in?
The backing track is in Ab at 120 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 "Little Boy Lost" 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 "Little Boy Lost"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Little Boy Lost", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Little Boy Lost" 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 "Little Boy Lost"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Little Boy Lost"?
"Little Boy Lost" was originally performed by Michel LeGrand. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Michel LeGrand are available?
Other accompaniments by Michel LeGrand: "Once Upon A Summertime", "Watch What Happens". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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