(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, time Bo jan gles, and he’ll dance for you (C)shows,
travel in worn (C7)out shoes.
south.
With sil ver hair, a rag ged shirt, (Dm7)how his, bag gy (C)pants, and he,
he would do the old tra vel soft shoe.
He would jump (Am7)dog so (A7)high, jump so (Dm7)high,
(Bdim)then he’d light ly
And af ter twen ty touch down.
still grieves.
(F)Told me of time Bo jan he worked with, with min strel (C)shows,
travel ling through (C7)out the south.
With Spoke with tears for fif teen years, (Dm7)how his, how his (C)dog and he,
he they do would old tra vel a bout.
He But his (Am7)dog up (A7)and died, so (Dm7)high,
(Bdim)got up and died.
And af ter twen ty years he still grieves.
He said “I (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 — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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 — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Mr. Bojangles”
- 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 — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Mr. Bojangles" 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 "Mr. Bojangles"?
- Effectively yes — 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 — 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 — 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.
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