Mein Herr

by Kander & Ebb
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You (Cm)have to un der (Cm)stand the way I (Cm)am, mein Herr,

a (Cm)ti ger is a (A)ti ger, not a (Ab9#5)lamb, mein Herr.

You’ll (D)nev er turn the (D)vi ne gar to (G7)jam, mein Herr.

So I (CN.C.)do,

(CN.C.)what I do,

(CN.C.)when I’m through,

(CN.C.)then I’m through,

(CN.C.)and I’m through,

too dle doo.

Bye, bye mein (Cm)lie ber Herr, fare well mein lie ber Herr, it was a fine af fair but now it’s (D)o ver.

(CN.C.)And though I (G7)used to care, I need the o pen air, you’re bet ter off with out me, mein (Cm)Herr.

(CN.C.)Don’t dab your (Cm)eye, mein Herr, or won der why mein Herr, I al ways said that I was a (D)ro ver.

(CN.C.)You must n’t (G7)knit your brow, you should have known by now you’d ev ’ry cause to doubt me mein (Cm)Herr.

The (Cm)con ti nent of (Cm)Eu rope is so (Cm)wide,

not (Cm)on ly up and (A)down but side by (Ab9#5)side,

I (D)could n’t e ven (D)cross it if I (G7)tried,

But

can,

(CN.C.)inch by inch,

(CN.C.)step by step,

(CN.C.)mile by mile,

man by man.

Bye, bye mein (Cm)lie ber Herr, fare well mein lie ber Herr, it was a fine af fair but now it’s (D)o ver.

(CN.C.)And though I (G7)used to care, I need the o pen air, you’re bet ter off with out me, mein (Cm)Herr.

(CN.C.)Don’t dab your (Cm)eye, mein Herr, or won der why mein Herr, I al ways said that I was a (D)ro ver.

(CN.C.)You must n’t (G7)knit your brow, you should have known by now you’d ev ’ry cause to doubt me mein (Cm)Herr.

The (Cm)Herr.

(CN.C.)Bye bye mein (C)lie ber Herr, auf wie der (C)sehen mein Herr, es war sehr (C)gut, mein Herr and (C#dim)vor (Dm7)bei.

(CN.C.)Du kennst mich (Dm7)wohl mein Herr, ach le be (Dm7)wohl mein Herr, du sollst mich (G7)nicht mehr se (CN.C.)hen mein (C6)Herr.

(CN.C.)Bye, bye mein (C#m)lie ber Herr,

(CN.C.)and bye (G#7)bye.

(CN.C.)Du kennst mich (G#7)wohl mein Herr,

(CN.C.)and bye, (C#m)bye.

(CN.C.)Bye, bye mein (D)lie ber Herr, fare well mein lie ber Herr, it was a fine af fair but now it’s (A7)o ver.

(CN.C.)And though I (CN.C.)used to care, I need the (A7)o (CN.C.)pen air.

You’re bet ter (A7)off with out me, you’ll (A7)get on with out me mein

Herr.

Mein Herr — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Mein Herr" by Kander & Ebb as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “Mein Herr

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Mein Herr" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, 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 "Mein Herr" by Kander & Ebb in?
The backing track is in Ab at 120 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 "Mein Herr" 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 "Mein Herr"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Mein Herr", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Mein Herr" 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 "Mein Herr"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Mein Herr"?
"Mein Herr" was originally performed by Kander & Ebb. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Kander & Ebb are available?
Other accompaniments by Kander & Ebb: "Cabaret", "Maybe This Time". 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 Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Mein Herr" 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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