Little Donkey

by The Beverley Sisters
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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 Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Little Donkey" by The Beverley Sisters: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. 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

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.

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