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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "New Orleans Wins The War" by Randy Newman as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 134 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "New Orleans Wins The War" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "New Orleans Wins The War" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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