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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "New Orleans Wins The War" by Randy Newman: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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”

Can I sing "New Orleans Wins The War" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "New Orleans Wins The War" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "New Orleans Wins The War" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "New Orleans Wins The War" by Randy Newman. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "New Orleans Wins The War" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "New Orleans Wins The War" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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