(Cm)Me Gone lan cho is ly ev mood ’ry joy
why for ev must er you haunts me, me, (Cm)steals tears ty up are on all me I in have the night, to show, the chains for ev con that er so taunts la me.
tion.
me.
All Won’t (C)Oh, what a lone ly soul am I,
strand ed high and dry by a (Cm)me lan cho ly mood.
(Cm)Me Gone lan cho is ly ev mood ’ry mood,
why and in must spi you ra me, tion, (Cm)steals pi ty up me on and me break in the the night, chains, show, the chains no ev con that er so bind la me.
tion.
me.
All Won’t (C)I can see is grief and gloom, free,
till the crack of doom, oh, a (Cm)me lan cho ly mood.
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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Melancholy Mood" by Bob Dylan: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key G, 150 BPM.
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 — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Melancholy Mood”
- 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 — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Melancholy Mood" 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 "Melancholy Mood"?
- Effectively yes — 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 — 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 — 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.
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