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(F)Once in the dear, dead (C7)days be yond re call,
when on the world the (F)mists be gan to fall, out of the (C7)dreams that rose in hap py (F)throng, (Dm7)low to our hearts love sang an (G7)old sweet (C)song, (Gm)and in the dusk where (Dm)fell the fire light gleam, (G7)soft ly it (C)wove it (Dm)self in (C)to (G7)our (C)dream.
(F)Just a song at (C7)twi light, when the lights are (F)low;
(A7)and the flick ’ring (Dm)shad ows, (G7)soft ly come and (C7)go.
(F)Tho’ the heart be (C7)wea ry.
sad the day and (F)long,
(F7)still to us at (Bb)twi
light (C7)comes (C6)love’s old (F)song,
comes (Bb)love’s (F)old (C7)sweet (F)song.
(F)Once in the dear, dead (C7)days be yond re call,
when on the world the (F)mists be gan to fall,
out of the (C7)dreams that rose in hap py (F)throng,
(Dm7)low to our hearts love sang an (G7)old sweet (C)song,
(Gm)and in the dusk where (Dm)fell the fire light gleam,
(G7)soft ly it (C)wove it (Dm)self in (C)to
(G7)our
(C)dream.
(F)Just a song at (C7)twi light,
when the lights are (F)low;
(A7)and the flick ’ring (Dm)shad ows,
(G7)soft ly come and (C7)go.
(F)Tho’ the heart be (C7)wea ry.
sad the day and (F)long,
(F7)still to us at (Bb)twi
light (C7)comes (C6)love’s old (F)song,
comes (Bb)love’s (F)old (C7)sweet (F)song.
Love's Old Sweet Song — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Love's Old Sweet Song" by James Molloy 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 Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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's Old Sweet Song”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Love's Old Sweet Song" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Love's Old Sweet Song" by James Molloy in?
- The backing track is in Bb 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's Old Sweet Song" 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's Old Sweet Song"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Love's Old Sweet Song", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Love's Old Sweet Song" 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's Old Sweet Song"?
- 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's Old Sweet Song"?
- "Love's Old Sweet Song" was originally performed by James Molloy. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Can I use "Love's Old Sweet Song" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Love's Old Sweet Song by James Molloy, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Bb; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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