For (C)years a (C6)fair y (Cmaj7)queen I’ve (C6)bin’,
for years I foiled the (Dm7)De mon (G7)King.
(E7)But a las, I’m (Am)get ting on, the (E7)years have flown some (Am)how,
I’d (D7)and I feel that (G)Fair y (E7)Snow drop (Cm)is n’t (D7)want ed (G)now.
No (C)bo dy (G7)loves a (C)fair y when she’s (Fm6)for ty.
No (C)bo dy loves a fair y when (D#dim)she’s (Dm)old.
She (Dm)may still have a (A7)ma gic power, but (Dm)that is not e (A7)nough,
they (D7)like their bit of ma gic from a (G)young er (F#dim)bit of (G7)stuff.
When (C)once your (G7)sil ver (C)star has lost its (Fm6)glit ter,
and your (C)tin sel looks like (C7)rust in stead (C)of (A7)gold.
Your fair y (Dm7)days are (G7)end ing when your (C)wand has (D#dim)start ed (Ab7)bend ing,
(D7)no one loves a (G7)fair y when she’s (C)old.
No (C)- bo dy (G7)loves a (C)fair y when she’s (Fm6)for ty.
No (C)bo dy loves a fair y when (D#dim)she’s (Dm)old.
The (Dm)face of this im (A7)mor tal one to (Dm)ma ny has ap (A7)pealed,
but (D7)gone is the il lu sion once you’ve (G)had it (F#dim)soled and (G7)heeled.
When (C)you have (G7)lost your (C)lit tle fai ry (Fm6)dim ples,
and the (C)moth holes in your (C7)dress let in (C)the (A7)cold,
The gob lins (Dm7)and the (G7)pyx ies turn their (C)backs and (D#dim)say “Hi (Ab7)Nix ey”
(D7)no one loves a (G7)fair y when she’s (C)old.
No (C)old.
Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty" by Billy Cotton: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty" by Billy Cotton in?
- The backing track is in C at 120 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 "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty" 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 "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty" 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 "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty"?
- "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty" was originally performed by Billy Cotton. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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