New Orleans Wins The War

by Randy Newman
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(E)Don’t re mem ber (B7)much a bout my (E)ba by days,

but (D)I’ve (B9)been told

we (F)used to live on (F)Wil low in the (E)Gar den Dis trict, next to the (B7)Sug ar Bowl.

(E)Mom ma used to (B7)wheel me past an (E)ice cream (B7)wag on: one side for (B7)white, (E)one side for (E7)col oured.

I re mem ber the (A)trash cans float ing (E)down Can al Street; rained ev ’ry (B7)day one (E)sum mer.

(C#m)Mom ma used to take me to (E)Au du bon Park,

show me the (B)ways of the world.

She (E)said “Here comes a (A)white boy, there goes a (E)black one, that one’s an (B7)oc to roon.

(A)This lit tle (A)cook ie here’s a (E)ma ca roon,

big round thing’s a (E)red bal loon; and (E)the pa per down (A)here’s called ‘The (E)Pi ca yune’.

a New Or leans tune.”

In (F)nine teen for ty (Gm7)eight my dad dy (F)came to the (Gm7)cit y, told the (Gm7)peo ple that they’d (F)won the war.

(Bb)May be they’d heard it, may be not.

ab ly they’d heard a bout it and (Gm7)just for (G#dim)got; ’cause (F)they built him a (Bb)plat form in Jack son (F)Square, and ple came to hear him from ev ’ry where.

They ed to par ty, and (F)par tied some more, ’cause New Or (C)leans had won the (Bb)war!

(G)Dad dy said “I’m gon na (Am7)get this boy out of this place.

Bound to (Am7)sap his strength.

ple have (C)fun here, I (G)think they should; but (D)no bod y (D)from here ev er (G)came to no good.

They’re (G)gon na (C)pick le him in bran dy and (G)tell him he’s saved,

throw fire crack ers a (G)round his grave.” He (G)took us to the air port, flew us (G)back to L.

A.

That was the (D)end of my ba by (C)days.

Blue, blue morn ing,

(G7)blue, blue day;

let your bad dreams drift a (G)way.

It’s a blue,

blue morn ing

of a (G7)blue, blue day;

(G)lose those bad dreams.

Those grey clouds

a bove you:

You got some one to (A13)love you.

Who could (Em7)ask for more?

It is a (G)blue, blue morn ing;

(G7)blue, blue day.

Let all your bad dreams drift a (G)way.

New Orleans Wins The War — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "New Orleans Wins The War" by Randy Newman 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 E, 134 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “New Orleans Wins The War

Why does the accompaniment for "New Orleans Wins The War" 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 "New Orleans Wins The War" by Randy Newman in?
The backing track is in E at 134 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 "New Orleans Wins The War" 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 "New Orleans Wins The War"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "New Orleans Wins The War", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "New Orleans Wins The War" 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 "New Orleans Wins The War"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "New Orleans Wins The War"?
"New Orleans Wins The War" was originally performed by Randy Newman. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Randy Newman are available?
Other accompaniments by Randy Newman: "Dixie Flyer", "Feels Like Home", "In Germany Before The War". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "New Orleans Wins The War" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for New Orleans Wins The War by Randy Newman, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is E; 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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