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(dm dm dm dm dm dm dm dm dm dm dm dm) (C)Lit tle don
key, (Dm)lit tle don
key (C)on the dust
y (G)road.
(C7)Got to keep
on (F)plod ding on wards (G7)with your pre cious (C)load.
(C)Been a long time, (Dm)lit tle don key, (C)through the win ter’s (G)night.
(C7)Don’t give up now, (F)lit tle don key, (G7)Beth le hem’s in (C)sight.
(Am)Ring
out those (Em)bells to night (D7)Beth le (G)hem, (D7)Beth le (G)hem.
(Am)Fol
low that (Em)star to night (D7)Beth le (G)hem, (D7)Beth le (G)hem.
(C)Lit tle don
key, (Dm)lit tle don
key, (C)had a heav
y (G)day.
(C7)Lit tle don
key, (F)car ry Ma
ry (G7)safe ly on
her (C)way.
(C7)Lit tle (F)don (Dm)key, (G7)car ry (C)Ma ry safe ly (G7)on her (Db)Lit tle don
key, (Ebm)lit tle don
key, (Db)jour ney’s end
is (Ab7)near.
(Db7)There’s a guid
ing (Gb)star up in
the (Ab7)hea ven shin
ing (Db)clear.
(Db7)Lit tle (Gb)don (Ebm)key, (Ab7)car ry (Db)Ma ry safe ly (Ab7)on her (Db)way.
(Db7)Lit tle (Gb)don key, car ry (Db)Ma ry (Ab7)safe ly on her (Db)way.
Little Donkey — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Little Donkey" by The Beverley Sisters 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, 100 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 “Little Donkey”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Little Donkey" 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 "Little Donkey" by The Beverley Sisters 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 "Little Donkey" 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 Donkey"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Little Donkey", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Little Donkey" 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 Donkey"?
- 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 Donkey"?
- "Little Donkey" was originally performed by The Beverley Sisters. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Can I use "Little Donkey" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Little Donkey by The Beverley Sisters, 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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