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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Moon Over Bourbon Street" by Sting: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- Can I sing "Moon Over Bourbon Street" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Moon Over Bourbon Street" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Moon Over Bourbon Street" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Moon Over Bourbon Street" by Sting. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Moon Over Bourbon Street" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Moon Over Bourbon Street" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.