Moon Over Bourbon Street

by Sting
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Lyrics

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 (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Moon Over Bourbon Street" by Sting 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 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

Why does the accompaniment for "Moon Over Bourbon Street" 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 "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.
Can I use "Moon Over Bourbon Street" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Moon Over Bourbon Street by Sting, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is E; 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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