Moonlight Serenade

by Frank Sinatra
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I (Eb6)stand

at your (F#dim7)gate,

and the (Fm7)song

that I sing

is of (Bb13)moon light.

I (Eb)stand

and I (Eb6)wait

for the touch

of your (Eb9)hand

in the (C)June night.

The (Ebmaj9)ro (Cm9)ses

are (Fm7)sigh ing

a moon light

ser en (Eb6)ade.

The stars

are a (F#dim7)glow,

and to (Fm7)night,

how their light

sets me (Bb13)dream ing.

(Ebmaj9)My love,

do you (Eb6)know

that your (Ebmaj9)eyes

are like (Eb9)stars

bright ly (Csus4)beam ing?

I (Gm7)bring (Cm11)you

and I (Fm7)sing (Db7)you

a (Bb13)moon light

ser en ade.

Let us stray

till (Db9)break of day

in (G7)love’s

(G7)val ley of (C7)dreams;

just (Cm)you and I,

our sum mer (D7)sky,

a (Gm7)heav en ly breeze

kiss in’ the (Bb13)trees.

So (Eb6)don’t

let me (F#dim7)wait,

come to (Fm9)me,

ten der ly,

in the (Bb13)June night.

I (Ebmaj7)stand

at your (Eb6)gate,

and I (Ebmaj9)sing

you a (Eb9)song

in the (C)moon light;

a (Gm7)love (Cm7)song,

my (Fm7)darl ing,

a (Abmaj7)moon light

ser en (Eb6)ade.

Moonlight Serenade — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Moonlight Serenade" by Frank Sinatra as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 94 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “Moonlight Serenade

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Moonlight Serenade" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, 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 "Moonlight Serenade" by Frank Sinatra in?
The backing track is in Ab at 94 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 "Moonlight Serenade" 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 "Moonlight Serenade"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Moonlight Serenade", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Moonlight Serenade" 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 "Moonlight Serenade"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Moonlight Serenade"?
"Moonlight Serenade" was originally performed by Frank Sinatra. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Frank Sinatra are available?
Other accompaniments by Frank Sinatra: "All Of Me", "Deep In A Dream", "Everybody Loves Somebody". 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 Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Moonlight Serenade" 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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