Mr. Bojangles

by Robbie Williams
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(CN.C.)Bo jan gle jan gle, Bo jan gle jan gle, (F)Bo jan gle jan gle, (C)Bo jan gle jan gle, (Dm7)Bo jan gle jan gle.

I (F)knew a man, Bo jan gles, and he’ll dance for you

in worn (C7)out shoes.

With sil ver hair, a rag ged shirt,

bag gy (C)pants,

he would do the old

soft shoe.

He would jump so (A7)high, jump so (Dm7)high,

(Bdim)then he’d light ly

touch down.

still grieves.

(F)Told me of time he worked with, with min strel

travel ling through the

Spoke with tears for fif teen years, (Dm7)how his, how his (C)dog and he,

they would tra vel a bout.

But his up (A7)and died, (Dm7)high,

(Bdim)got up and died.

And af ter twen ty years he still grieves.

He said β€œI (C)dance now and

ev ’ry (C)chance in hon ky tonks

for my (C7)drinks and tips.

But most the time (C)I,

I spend be hind these (C)coun ty bars,

you see son, I,

I drinks a bit.”

Then he (Am7)shook his head.

Oh, (Dm)Lord,

when he shook his head.

That’s Mis ter Bo (C6)jan gles,

call ing Mis ter Bo (C6)jan gles.

Mis ter Bo (C)jan gles come back and (F)dance, and (C)dance, and (Dm7)dance, please (F)dance.

That’s Mis ter Bo (C6)jan gles,

call ing Mis ter Bo (C6)jan gles.

Mis ter Bo (C)jan gles come back and (F)dance, and (C)dance, and (Dm7)dance, please (F)dance.

(Dm)dance, please (C7)dance.

Mr. Bojangles β€” Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Mr. Bojangles" by Robbie Williams 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 Bb, 69 BPM.

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 β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œMr. Bojangles”

Why does the accompaniment for "Mr. Bojangles" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual β€” 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 "Mr. Bojangles" by Robbie Williams in?
The backing track is in Bb at 69 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Mr. Bojangles" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” 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 "Mr. Bojangles"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "Mr. Bojangles", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Mr. Bojangles" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Mr. Bojangles"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Mr. Bojangles"?
"Mr. Bojangles" was originally performed by Robbie Williams. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Robbie Williams are available?
Other accompaniments by Robbie Williams: "Advertising Space", "Ain't That A Kick In The Head", "Angels". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Mr. Bojangles" as a backing track for singing?
Yes β€” this is the piano accompaniment for Mr. Bojangles by Robbie Williams, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Bb; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing β€” 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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