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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 (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "My Song Is Love Unknown" by John Ireland 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 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”
- Why does the accompaniment for "My Song Is Love Unknown" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — 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 "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.
- Can I use "My Song Is Love Unknown" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for My Song Is Love Unknown by John Ireland, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Ab; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — 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.