Melancholy Mood

by Bob Dylan
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Lyrics

(Cm)Me lan cho ly mood

for ev er haunts me, (Cm)steals up on me in the night,

for ev er taunts me.

(C)Oh, what a lone ly soul am I,

strand ed high and dry by a (Cm)me lan cho ly mood.

Gone is ev ’ry

and in spi ra tion,

show,

no con so la tion.

All (C)I can see is grief and gloom,

till the crack of doom, oh,

Deep in the night

I search for a trace of a (Ebmaj7)lin ger ing kiss,

a warm em (Gm)brace but (Ab)love is a whim sy, as flim sy as lace

and (Cm6)my arms em brace

an emp ty (G7)space.

bring her back to me,

(Cm)oh, me lan (Fm)cho ly mood.

Melancholy Mood β€” Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Melancholy Mood" by Bob Dylan as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G β€” sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 150 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œMelancholy Mood”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Melancholy Mood" suitable for a pianist?
Yes β€” both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, 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 "Melancholy Mood" by Bob Dylan in?
The backing track is in G at 150 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Melancholy Mood" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” 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 "Melancholy Mood"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "Melancholy Mood", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Melancholy Mood" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Melancholy Mood"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Melancholy Mood"?
"Melancholy Mood" was originally performed by Bob Dylan. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Bob Dylan are available?
Other accompaniments by Bob Dylan: "Autumn Leaves", "Blowin' In The Wind", "Full Moon And Empty Arms". 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 β€” both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols β€” but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Melancholy Mood" 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 β€” 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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