When the (Bb)on ly sound in the (Ab)emp ty street is the (Gb)hea vy tread of the (Fm)hea vy feet that be (Ebm)long to a (Ebm7)lone (Ab7)some (Db)cop,
(F)I
o pen (Bbm)shop.
When the (Bb7)moon so long has been (Ab7)gaz ing down on the (F#7)way ward ways of this (E7)way ward town that her (A)smile be comes a (Ab7)smirk,
(F)I
go to (Bb)work.
(Eb)Love
for (Bbm)sale,
ap pe tiz ing (Eb6)young love
for (Bbm)sale.
Love that’s fresh and (Ab7)still un spoiled,
love that’s on ly (Ebm)slight ly soiled,
(Bbm)love
for (Bbm)sale.
(Eb)Who
will (Bb)buy?
Who would like to (Eb6)sam ple my sup (Bbm)ply?
Who’s pre pared to (Ab7)pay the price
for a trip (Faug)to (Ebm)pa ra dise?
(Bbm)Love
for (Bbm)sale.
Let the po ets (Ab7)pipe of love
in their child ish (Db)way,
I know ev ’ry (Ab7)type of love
bet ter far than (Db)they.
If you want the thrill of love,
I’ve been through the mill of love;
(Gb)old love,
(C)new love,
ev ’ry love but (Fdim7)true (E)love.
(Eb)Love
for (Bbm)sale,
ap pe tiz ing (Eb6)young love
for (Bb)sale.
If you want to (Ab7)buy my wares,
fol low me and (Gb6)climb the stairs,
(Faug7)love
for (Bbm)sale.
(G)Love
for (Edim7)sale.
(Eb)Love
for (Bbm)sale,
ap pe tiz ing (Eb6)young love
for (Bbm)sale.
Love that’s fresh and (Ab7)still un spoiled,
love that’s on ly (Ebm)slight ly soiled, (Bbm)love
for (Bbm)sale.
(Eb)Who
will (Bb)buy?
Who would like to (Eb6)sam ple my sup (Bbm)ply?
Who’s pre pared to (Ab7)pay the price
for a trip (Faug)to (Ebm)pa ra dise?
(Bbm)Love
for (Bbm)sale.
Let the po ets (Ab7)pipe of love
in their child ish (Db)way,
I know ev ’ry (Ab7)type of love
bet ter far than (Db)they.
If you want the thrill of love,
I’ve been through the mill of love; (Gb)old love, (C)new love,
ev ’ry love but (Fdim7)true (E)love.
(Eb)Love
for (Bbm)sale,
ap pe tiz ing (Eb6)young love for (Bb)sale.
If you want to (Ab7)buy my wares,
fol low me and (Gb6)climb the stairs, (Faug7)love
for (Bbm)sale.
(G)Love
for (Edim7)sale.
Love For Sale — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Love For Sale" by Cole Porter: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Eb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Love For Sale”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Love For Sale" by Cole Porter in?
- The backing track is in Eb 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 "Love For Sale" 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 "Love For Sale"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Love For Sale", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Love For Sale" 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 "Love For Sale"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Love For Sale"?
- "Love For Sale" was originally performed by Cole Porter. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Cole Porter are available?
- Other accompaniments by Cole Porter: "Don't Fence Me In", "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye", "Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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