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(F)Up to your waist in wa ter, (Dm)up to your (Bb)eyes in (F)slush, us ing the kind of lang (Dm7)uage, that (G7)makes the ser geant (C7)blush; (F7)who would n’t join the (Bb)ar my, (F)that’s what we all en quire, (C7)don’t we pi ty the (F)poor (G#dim)ci (F)vil (Fm6)ians (C)sit ting be (G7)side the (C)fire.
(F)Oh!
(F#dim)Oh!
(C7)Oh!
It’s a love ly (F)war,
who would n’t (C7)be a sol dier eh!
Oh!
it’s a (F)shame to take the pay as (F)soon as “re veil le” has gone, (D7)we (Gm)feel just as hea vy as lead, (A7)but we (Dm)nev er get up till the ser (G#dim)geant (Am)brings (Fm6)our (C)break fast (G7)up to (C)bed.
(F)Oh!
(F#dim)Oh!
(C7)Oh!
It’s a (C7aug)love ly (F)war,
(F#dim)what do we (C7)want with eggs and ham when we’ve got (F)plum and ap ple jam?
Form (Abdim)fours!
(C7)Right (F)turn!
(G7)How shall we spend the mo ney we earn?
(C)Oh!
(Gm)Oh!
(Gm7)Oh!
It’s (Bbm6)a (C)love ly (F)war.
(F)Oh!
(F#dim)Oh!
(C7)Oh!
It’s a love ly (F)war,
who would n’t (C7)be a sol dier eh!
Oh!
it’s a (F)shame to take the pay as (F)soon as “re veil le” has gone, (D7)we (Gm)feel just as hea vy as lead, (A7)but we (Dm)nev er get up till the ser (G#dim)geant (Am)brings (Fm6)our (C)break fast (G7)up to (C)bed.
(F)Oh!
(F#dim)Oh!
(C7)Oh!
It’s a (C7aug)love ly (F)war,
(F#dim)what do we (C7)want with eggs and ham when we’ve got (F)plum and ap ple jam?
Form (Abdim)fours!
(C7)Right (F)turn!
(G7)How shall we spend the mo ney we earn?
(C)Oh!
(Gm)Oh!
(Gm7)Oh!
It’s (Bbm6)a (C)love ly (F)war.
(F)war.
Oh! It's A Lovely War — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Oh! It's A Lovely War" by Julie Andrews 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 Bb, 186 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Oh! It's A Lovely War”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Oh! It's A Lovely War" 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 "Oh! It's A Lovely War" by Julie Andrews in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 186 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 "Oh! It's A Lovely 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 "Oh! It's A Lovely War"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Oh! It's A Lovely War", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Oh! It's A Lovely 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 "Oh! It's A Lovely 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 "Oh! It's A Lovely War"?
- "Oh! It's A Lovely War" was originally performed by Julie Andrews. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Julie Andrews are available?
- Other accompaniments by Julie Andrews: "My Favorite Things (from The Sound Of Music)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "Oh! It's A Lovely War" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Oh! It's A Lovely War by Julie Andrews, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Bb; 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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