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1. There’s a (F#)moon o ver (B)Bour bon Street to (Em)night,
I see (F#)fa ces as they (B)pass be neath the (Em)pale lamp light.
I’ve no (C)choice
but to (B)fol low that (Em)call;
the (C#dim7)bright lights, the (F#7)peo ple and the (C)moon and all.
I (F#)pray ev ’ry (B)day to be (Em)strong,
for I (F#)know what I (B)do must be (Em)wrong.
Oh, you’ll (C)nev er see my (B)shade or hear the sound of my feet
while there’s a (C)moon o ver (B7)Bour bon
(Em)Street.
2. It was (F#)ma ny
that I (Em)came
was (F#)trapped in this
an (Em)in lamb.
Now I can (C)nev er show my (B)face
at (Em)noon,
and you’ll (C#dim7)on ly
(F#7)walk ing by (C)light of the moon.
The (F#)brim of my (B)hat hides the eye
a
I’ve the (F#)face of a (B)sin ner but the (Em)hands a priest.
Oh, you’ll (C)nev er see my (B)shade or hear the sound of my feet
while there’s a (C)moon o ver (B7)Bour bon
(Em)Street.
2. It was
3. She (C)moon
o ver (B7)Bour bon
(CN.C.)Street.
Moon Over Bourbon Street — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Moon Over Bourbon Street" by Sting. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of E, 132 BPM.
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 “Moon Over Bourbon Street”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Moon Over Bourbon Street" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Moon Over Bourbon Street".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Moon Over Bourbon Street" by Sting in?
- The backing track is in E at 132 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 "Moon Over Bourbon Street" 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 "Moon Over Bourbon Street"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Moon Over Bourbon Street", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Moon Over Bourbon Street" 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 "Moon Over Bourbon Street"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Moon Over Bourbon Street"?
- "Moon Over Bourbon Street" was originally performed by Sting. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Sting are available?
- Other accompaniments by Sting: "Englishman In New York", "Fields Of Gold". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Moon Over Bourbon Street" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Moon Over Bourbon Street" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in E, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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