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Mood y Riv er, (Dm)more dead ly
than the vain est (Dm)knife;
Mood y Riv er, your (F7)mud dy wa ter (Bb)took my ba by’s life.
I Last Sat ur day (A7)eve ning I (Dm)came to the old oak (A7)tree
that (Dm)stands be side the riv er where (Bb)you were to meet (F)me.
On the ground your (A7)glove I found with a (Dm)note ad dressed to (A7)me.
It (Dm)read, “Dear love, I’ve (A7)done you wrong.
Now (Bb)I must set you (F)free.
(Dm)No long er (A7)can I live with this (Dm)hurt and this (A7)sin.
(Dm)I just could n’t (A7)tell you that (Bb)guy was just a (F)friend.”
Mood y Riv er, (Dm)more dead ly
than the vain est (Dm)knife;
Mood y Riv er your (F7)mud dy wa ter (Bb)took my ba by’s life.
Moody River — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Moody River" by Pat Boone as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 135 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Moody River”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Moody River" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, 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 "Moody River" by Pat Boone in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 135 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 "Moody River" 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 "Moody River"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Moody River", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Moody River" 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 "Moody River"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Moody River"?
- "Moody River" was originally performed by Pat Boone. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Moody River" 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.