Oceans Away

by Elton John
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Lyrics

I (Eb)hung out with the old folks in the (Ab)hope that I’d get wise.

I was (Gm)try ing to bridge the gap

be tween the (F)great di vide.

Hung on (Eb)ev ’ry re col lec tion in the the (Ab)a ter of their eyes,

pick ing (Gm)up on this and that

in the (F)few that (F)still sur vived.

Call ’em (Eb)up, n’ dust ’em (Adim7)off,

(D)let ’em shine.

The (Ab)ones who hold on (Eb)to the ones they (F)had to (F)leave be hind.

Those that flew and those that fell,

the (D)ones that (D)had to stay

be neath a (Ab)lit tle wood en cross

o (Eb)ceans (Bb)a way.

They (Eb)bend like trees in win ter, these (Ab)shuf fling old grey lions.

Those (Gm)snow white stars still ga ther

like (F)belt a round (Bb)Orion.

Just to (Eb)touch the fad ed light ning of their (Ab)pow er ful de sign,

of a (Gm)ge ne ra tion gath (Cm)’ring

for (F)may be (F)the last time.

(Eb)up, n’ dust ’em (Adim7)off,

(D)let ’em shine.

The (Ab)ones who hold on (Eb)to the ones they (F)had to (F)leave be hind.

Those that flew and those that fell,

the (D)ones that (D)had to stay

be neath a (Ab)lit tle wood en cross

o (Eb)ceans (Bb)a way.

(Eb)- (Bb)a way.

(Gb)O ceans a way where the green grass sways and the (Ab)cool wind blows a cross the shad ow of their (Bbm)graves.

(Gb)Shoul der to shoul der back in the day, (Ab)sleep ing bones to rest in earth, (Bbm)o

(Bbsus4)ceans

a (Bbm)way,

(Gb)o

(Ab)ceans

a (Bb)way.

Call ’em (Eb)up, n’ dust ’em (Adim7)off,

(D)let ’em shine.

The (Ab)ones who hold on (Eb)to the ones they (F)had to (F)leave be hind.

Those that flew and those that fell,

the (D)ones that (D)had to stay

be neath a (Ab)lit tle wood en cross

o (Eb)ceans (Bb)a way.

Oceans Away β€” Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Oceans Away" by Elton John as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab β€” sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 70 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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 β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œOceans Away”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Oceans Away" suitable for a pianist?
Yes β€” both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, 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 "Oceans Away" by Elton John in?
The backing track is in Ab at 70 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Oceans Away" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” 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 "Oceans Away"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "Oceans Away", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Oceans Away" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Oceans Away"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Oceans Away"?
"Oceans Away" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?
Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". 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 β€” both hands, classic piano notation, key of Ab, real chord symbols β€” but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Oceans Away" 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 β€” 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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