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Take the Na tional Ex press when your life’s in a mess it ’ll make you (Cmaj7)smile.
All hu man life is here, from the fee ble old dear to the scream ing (Cmaj7)child.
From the stu dent who knows that to have one of those would be su i (Cmaj7)cide.
To the fa mi ly man man han dl ing the pram with pa ter nal (Gm6)pride.
And ev ’ry bo dy sings...
(D7)(Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba.) (G)(Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba.) (A7)(Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba.) (Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba.) (D7)(Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba.) (Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba.) (Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba.) (Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba.)
Take the Na tional Ex press when your life’s in a mess it ’ll make you (Cmaj7)smile.
All hu man life is here, from the fee ble old dear to the scream ing (Cmaj7)child.
From the stu dent who knows that to have one of those would be su i (Cmaj7)cide.
To the fa mi ly man man han dl ing the pram with pa ter nal (Gm6)pride.
And ev ’ry bo dy sings...
(D7)(Ba ba ba ba ba Yeah.
(G)(Ba ba ba ba ba Uh huh.
(A7)(Ba ba ba ba ba Al right.
(Ba ba ba ba ba We’re go
ing (G)where
the (A7)air
is (D)free,
yeah.
ba ba ba ba.) (Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba.)
To (G)mor row be (D)longs to (Em)(It (F#m)be (G)longs (A)to me.) (A)When you’re sad and feel ing blue with no thing bet ter to do, (F#m)don’t just sit there feel ing stressed, (A7)take a trip on the (CN.C.)Na tional Ex press.
On the Na tional (D)Ex press.
Let’s go.
(D7)Na tional Ex press.
Na tional Ex (C)press.
(D7)Na tional Ex press.
Na tional Ex (C)press.
National Express — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "National Express" by The Divine Comedy 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 G, 180 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “National Express”
- Why does the accompaniment for "National Express" 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 "National Express" by The Divine Comedy in?
- The backing track is in G at 180 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 "National Express" 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 "National Express"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "National Express", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "National Express" 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 "National Express"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "National Express"?
- "National Express" was originally performed by The Divine Comedy. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Can I use "National Express" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for National Express by The Divine Comedy, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is G; 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.
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