Moments Aren't Moments

by Dionne Warwick
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Lyrics

(G#m7)Ten

der,

warm and se rene are the words that (Emaj7)might

(C#m7)come

(Emaj7)close to hav (C#m9)ing rem nants of the (Bmaj7)feel

(Bbm7)ings

(B69)that we can no long er (Abmaj9)hide.

(G#m7)Might

y,

shin ing and clear are but mere ex (Emaj7)pres

(C#m7)sions

(Emaj7)that don’t come (C#m9)near to the ev er (Bmaj7)glow

(Bbm7)ing

(B69)em ’nence of light in our (Abmaj9)eyes

to (B7)night.

’Cause (Emaj9)mo ments aren’t mo ments un (E9)til they are mo ments like (A6)this mag ic (F#m7)mo ment of (Emaj7)ours.

And (Emaj9)mag ic’s not mag ic un (E9)til it is mag ic like (A6)mag ic al (F#m7)love in our (Emaj7)hearts,

feel ing with (C#m7)ten

(C#m6)der

(A#m11)love

(A13)bloom.

(G#m7)Gen

tle,

qui et, so soft wings of (Emaj7)love

(C#m7)that

(Emaj7)can send us (C#m9)off to an ev er (Bmaj7)splen

(Bbm7)dor,

(B69)un known to all in our (Abmaj9)time.

(G#m7)Trust

ing

in the un known and giv ing in (Emaj7)to

(C#m7)what

(Emaj7)feel ings have (C#m9)shown will take us to (Bmaj7)alter

(Bbm7)ed

(B69)in ti ma cies

(Abmaj9)lives,

where we’ll (B7)find

that (Emaj9)mo ments aren’t mo ments un (E9)til they are mo ments like (A6)this mag ic (F#m7)mo ment of (Emaj7)ours.

And (Emaj9)mag ic’s not mag ic un (E9)til it is mag ic like (A6)mag ic al (F#m7)love in our (Emaj7)hearts,

feel ing with (C#m7)ten

(C#m6)der

(A#m11)love

(A13)bloom.

(C#m7)ten

(C#m6)der

(Dm9)love

(G)bloom.

’Cause (Fmaj9)mo ments aren’t mo ments un (F9)til they are mo ments like (Bb6)this mag ic (Gm7)mo ment of (Fmaj7)ours,

and mag ic’s not mag ic un (F9)til it is mag ic like (Bb6)mag ic cal (Gm7)love in our hearts.

(Fmaj9)mo ments aren’t mo ments un (F9)til they are mo ments like (Bb6)this mag ic (Gm7)mo ment of (Fmaj7)ours,

and mag ic’s not mag ic un (F9)til it is mag ic like (Bb6)mag ic cal (Gm7)love in our hearts.

Moments Aren't Moments — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Moments Aren't Moments" by Dionne Warwick as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 76 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Moments Aren't Moments

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Moments Aren't Moments" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, 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 "Moments Aren't Moments" by Dionne Warwick in?
The backing track is in E at 76 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 "Moments Aren't Moments" 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 "Moments Aren't Moments"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Moments Aren't Moments", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Moments Aren't Moments" 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 "Moments Aren't Moments"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Moments Aren't Moments"?
"Moments Aren't Moments" was originally performed by Dionne Warwick. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Dionne Warwick are available?
Other accompaniments by Dionne Warwick: "This Empty Place". 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 E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Moments Aren't Moments" 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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