(CN.C.)Lit tle spar row,
lit tle spar row,
pre cious fra
gile lit tle thing,
lit tle spar row,
lit tle spar row
flies so high
and feels no (Bm)pain.
All ye mai
dens, heed my warn ing:
Nev er (Em)trust
the hearts of (Bm)men.
They will (Em)crush
you like a (Bm)spar row,
leav ing (Em)you
to nev er (Bm)mend.
They will vow
to al ways love you,
swear no (Em)love
but yours will (Bm)do.
Then they’ll (Em)leave you for an (Bm)oth er, break your (Em)lit
tle heart in (Bm)two.
Lit tle (Bm)spar row,
lit tle spar row,
pre cious (Em)fra
gile lit tle (Bm)thing,
lit tle spar row,
lit tle spar row
flies so (Em)high
and feels no pain.
If I were
a lit tle spar row,
o’er these (Em)moun
tains I would (Bm)fly.
I would (Em)find
him, I would (Bm)find him,
look in (Em)to
his ly ing (Bm)eyes.
I would flut
ter all a round him
on my (Em)lit
tle spar row (Bm)wings.
I would (Em)ask him,
I would (Bm)ask him
why he (Em)let
me love in (Bm)vain.
I am (Bm)not a
lit tle spar row.
I am (Em)just
the brok en (Bm)dream
of a cold false
heart ed lov er
and his (Em)e
vil cun ning pain.
If I (Bm)scheme.
Lit tle spar row,
lit tle spar row,
pre cious (Em)fra
gile lit tle (D)thing,
lit tle (Bm)spar row,
lit tle spar row
flies so (Em)high
and feels no (Bm)pain.
All ye (CN.C.)mai
dens, fair and (Bm)ten der:
Nev er (Em)trust
the hearts of (Bm)men.
They will (Em)crush
you like a (Bm)spar row, leav ing (CN.C.)you
to nev er mend.
Lit tle spar row,
lit tle spar row
oh, the sor row nev er (Bm)ends.
(Oh…)
Little Sparrow — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Little Sparrow" by Dolly Parton: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key B, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Little Sparrow”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Little Sparrow" by Dolly Parton in?
- The backing track is in B 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 Sparrow" 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 Sparrow"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Little Sparrow", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Little Sparrow" 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 Sparrow"?
- 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 Sparrow"?
- "Little Sparrow" was originally performed by Dolly Parton. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Dolly Parton are available?
- Other accompaniments by Dolly Parton: "Blue Smoke", "Coat Of Many Colors", "Here You Come Again". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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