Miss Otis Regrets

by Cole Porter
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(CN.C.)Miss (Eb)Ot is re grets she’s un (Bb7)a ble to lunch to (Eb7)day,

(Ab6)Ma dam,

Miss (Eb)Ot is re grets she’s un a ble to lunch to (Bb)day.

She is (Eb)sor ry to be (Bb7)de (Eb7)layed,

but last (Ab)eve ning down in (Bb)Lov er’s (Fm6)Lane she (Eb)strayed,

(Ab6)Ma dam,

Miss (Eb)Ot is re grets she’s un (F9)a ble to (Bb7)lunch to (Eb)day.

When she (Eb)woke up and found that her (Bb7)dream of love was (Eb7)gone,

(Ab6)Ma dam,

she (Eb)ran to the man who had led her so far a (Bb)stray,

and from (Eb)un der her vel (Bb7)vet (Eb)gown

she (Ab)drew a gun and (Bb)shot her lov er (Eb7)down.

(Ab6)Ma dam,

Miss (Eb)Ot is re grets she’s un (F9)a ble to (Bb7)lunch to (Eb)day.

When the (Eb)mob came got her and (Bb7)dragged her from the (Eb7)jail,

they (Eb)strung her up on the old wil low a cross the (Bb)way,

the (Eb)mo ment be fore (Bb7)she (Eb)died

(Ab)lift ed up her (Bb)lov ’ly head and (Eb7)cried,

When the

Miss Otis Regrets — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Miss Otis Regrets" by Cole Porter 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 Ab, 100 BPM.

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 “Miss Otis Regrets”

Why does the accompaniment for "Miss Otis Regrets" 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 "Miss Otis Regrets" by Cole Porter in?
The backing track is in Ab 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 "Miss Otis Regrets" 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 "Miss Otis Regrets"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Miss Otis Regrets", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Miss Otis Regrets" 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 "Miss Otis Regrets"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Miss Otis Regrets"?
"Miss Otis Regrets" was originally performed by Cole Porter. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Cole Porter are available?
Other accompaniments by Cole Porter: "Don't Fence Me In", "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye", "Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Miss Otis Regrets" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Miss Otis Regrets by Cole Porter, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Ab; 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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