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(Eb)My song (Eb6)is (G)love (Bb7)un (C)known,
(Bb)my (Eb)Sa viour’s love to (Ab)me;
love (Bb7)to the (G)love less (C)shown, that they (C9)might (F)love
ly (Bb)be.
(Eb)O (Db)who am (F)I,
that (Ab)for my sake
(Bb)my (Eb)Lord should take, (Abmaj7)frail (G)flesh (Bb7)and (Eb)die?
(Eb)He came (Eb6)from (G)His (Bb7)blest (C)throne
(Bb)sal (Eb)va tion to be (Ab)stow;
but (Bb7)sin made (G)blind, and (C)none the longed (C9)for (F)Christ
would (Bb)know:
(Eb)but (Db)O, my (F)Friend,
my (Ab)Friend in deed,
(Bb)who (Eb)at my need (Abmaj7)His (G)life (Bb7)did (Eb)spend.
(Eb)Some times (Eb6)they (G)strew (Bb7)His (C)way,
(Bb)and (Eb)His sweet prais es (Ab)sing;
re (Bb7)sound ing (G)all the (C)day, Ho san (C9)nas (F)to
their (Bb)King:
(Eb)Then (Db)“Cru ci (F)fy!”
is (Ab)all their breath,
(Bb)and (Eb)for His death (Abmaj7)they (G)thirst
(Eb)cry.
(Eb)Why, what (Eb6)hath (G)my (Bb7)Lord (C)done?
(Bb)What (Eb)makes this rage and (Ab)spite?
He (Bb7)made the (G)lame to (C)run, He gave (C9)the (F)blind
their (Bb)sight,
(Eb)sweet (Db)in ju (F)ries!
Yet (Ab)they at these
(Bb)them (Eb)selves dis please, (Abmaj7)and (G)’gainst (Bb7)Him (Eb)rise.
Here might I (G)stay (Bb7)and (C)sing,
(Bb)no (Eb)stor y so div (Ab)ine;
nev (Bb7)er was (G)love, dear (C)King!
Nev er (C9)was (Fsus4)grief
(F)like (Bb)Thine.
(Eb)This (Db)is my (F)Friend,
in (Ab)whose sweet praise
(Bb)I (Eb)all my days could (G)glad (Bb7)ly (Eb)spend.
My Song Is Love Unknown — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "My Song Is Love Unknown" by John Ireland. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Ab, 120 BPM.
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 “My Song Is Love Unknown”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "My Song Is Love Unknown" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "My Song Is Love Unknown".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "My Song Is Love Unknown" by John Ireland in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 120 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 "My Song Is Love Unknown" 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 "My Song Is Love Unknown"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "My Song Is Love Unknown", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "My Song Is Love Unknown" 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 "My Song Is Love Unknown"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "My Song Is Love Unknown"?
- "My Song Is Love Unknown" was originally performed by John Ireland. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "My Song Is Love Unknown" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "My Song Is Love Unknown" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Ab, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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