Can I sing over "Love Shone Down" 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 Shone Down"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Love Shone Down", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Love Shone Down" 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 Shone Down"?

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 Shone Down"?

"Love Shone Down" was originally performed by Boyce and Stanley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

Lyrics

I had a (D)dream that I was stand ing on a (A)hill side, all the (G)lights of town were shin ing far be (D)low, when up in the (A)air, beau ti ful (D)voi ces sing a new (A)song, let ev ’ry one (D)know.

(D)Oh, and (G)love shone (D)down, o ver the (A)hills and o ver the (D)val leys, (D)oh, and (G)love shone (D)down, o ver the (Asus4)world.

Some bo dy (D)spoke told to me me, all I a knew bout it the was ba an by (A)an Je gel, sus, he said, how “there’s to (G)some find thing him, that where I ex think act you ly ought I to should (D)know” go.

Then Then he he just was (A)smiled, joined said, by “Don’t mil be lions a of (D)fraid oth now, ers, sing sing a a new new (A)song, song, let let ev ’ry one (D)know.” know.

(D)Oh, and (G)love shone (D)down, o ver the (A)hills and o ver the (D)val leys, (D)oh, and (G)love shone (D)down, o ver the (Asus4)world.

And then he (D)spoke told to me me, all I a knew bout it the was ba an by (A)an Je gel, sus, he said, how “there’s to (G)some find thing him, that where I ex think act you ly ought I to should (D)know” go.

Then Then he he just was (A)smiled, joined said, by “Don’t mil be lions a of (D)fraid oth now, ers, sing sing a a new new (A)song, song, let let ev ’ry one (D)know.” know.

(D)Oh, and (G)love shone (D)down, o ver the (A)hills and o ver the (D)val leys, (D)oh, and (G)love shone (D)down, o ver the (Asus4)world.

And then he (G)love shone (D)down, o ver the (Asus4)world.

Well, did I (D)dream or was I real ly on that (A)hill side, on that (G)Christ mas night so ve ry long a (D)go, when he was (A)born, Je sus our (D)sav iour?

Sing a new (A)song, let ev ’ry one (D)know.

(D)Oh, and (G)love shone (D)down o ver the (A)hills and o ver the (D)val leys, (D)oh, and (G)love shone (D)down, o ver the (Asus4)world.

(D)Oh, and (G)love shone (D)down o ver the (A)hills and o ver the (D)val leys, (D)oh, and (G)love shone (D)down o ver the (Asus4)world,

o ver the (D)world.

Love Shone Down — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Love Shone Down" by Boyce and Stanley in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key B, 58 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:

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About “Love Shone Down”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Love Shone Down" by Boyce and Stanley in?: The backing track is in B at 58 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 Shone Down" 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 Shone Down"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Love Shone Down", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Love Shone Down" 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 Shone Down"?: 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 Shone Down"?: "Love Shone Down" was originally performed by Boyce and Stanley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.