Love For Sale

by Cole Porter
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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Love For Sale" by Cole Porter as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — 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 (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.

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About “Love For Sale

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