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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Oh! It's A Lovely War" by Julie Andrews as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 186 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Oh! It's A Lovely War" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, 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 "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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Oh! It's A Lovely War" 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 — 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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