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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Little Donkey" by The Beverley Sisters as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — 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 (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”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Little Donkey" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, 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 "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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Little Donkey" 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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