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Fly ing through the night,
float ing on the wing,
to the cit y (D)lights,
night (G9sus4)birds, with the love they (Cm7)bring.
Fly ing through the night,
float ing on the wing,
to the cit y (D)lights,
night (G9sus4)birds, with the love they (Cm7)bring.
Slow ly they de scend
through the dark ened sky
to the night a gain,
night (G9sus4)birds, kiss the day good (Cm7)bye.
Fly ing through the night,
float ing on the wing,
to the cit y (D)lights,
night (G9sus4)birds, with the love they (Cm7)bring.
Slow ly they de scend
through the dark ened sky
to the night a gain,
night (G9sus4)birds, kiss the day good (Cm7)bye.
Night Birds — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Night Birds" by Shakatak 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, 118 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 “Night Birds”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Night Birds" 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 "Night Birds" by Shakatak in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 118 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 "Night Birds" 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 "Night Birds"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Night Birds", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Night Birds" 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 "Night Birds"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Night Birds"?
- "Night Birds" was originally performed by Shakatak. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Can I use "Night Birds" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Night Birds by Shakatak, 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.
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