(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 and got her and (Bb7)dragged her from the (Eb7)jail,
(Ab6)Ma dam,
they (Eb)strung her up on the old wil low a cross the (Bb)way,
and the (Eb)mo ment be fore (Bb7)she (Eb)died
she (Ab)lift ed up her (Bb)lov ’ly head and (Eb7)cried,
(Ab6)Ma dam,
Miss (Eb)Ot is re grets she’s un (F9)a ble to (Bb7)lunch to (Eb)day.
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Miss Otis Regrets — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Miss Otis Regrets" by Cole Porter: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. 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”
- 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.
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