Other arrangements of Oceans Away
Pick a learning view.
I (Eb)hung out with the old folks in the (Ab)hope that Iโd get wise.
I was (Gm)try ing to bridge the gap
be tween the (F)great di vide.
Hung on (Eb)ev โry 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 โem (Eb)up, nโ dust โem (Adim7)off,
(D)let โem 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
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
for (F)may be (F)the last time.
(Eb)up, nโ dust โem (Adim7)off,
(D)let โem 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 โem (Eb)up, nโ dust โem (Adim7)off,
(D)let โem 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 โ Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Oceans Away" by Elton John 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, 70 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 โ the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About โOceans Awayโ
- Why does the accompaniment for "Oceans Away" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual โ 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 "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 โ the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Oceans Away" with this accompaniment?
- Yes โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 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.
- Can I use "Oceans Away" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes โ this is the piano accompaniment for Oceans Away by Elton John, 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 โ 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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