(Eb)All hands a board, (G7)boys, (Cm)all hands a (D7)board, boys, the ship is (Bb7)call ing (Bb7)for more.
(Eb)We’re get ting rea (G7)dy.
(Cm)Now (G7)for a (Cm)stea dy (Gm)pull a way (D7)from the (D7)home (Gm)shore.
(Fm)We’re off to (Gm)find (Bb7)ad (Cm)ven ture (G7)an y (Cm)how,
be cause we know (Cb7)that (Bb7)now.
We’re (Eb)rid (Ebmaj7)ing (Edim)a (Bb9)long (Bb7)on the (Eb)crest (Ebmaj7)of (Eb7)a (Ab)wave and (Abm)the (Eb)sun is (Bb7)in the (Eb)sky,
(Eb)all (Edim)our (Bb9)eyes (Bb7)on the (Eb)dis (Ebmaj7)tant (Eb7)ho (Ab)ri zon (Abm)look (Eb)out for (Bb7)pass ers (Eb)by.
(Ab)We’ll
(G7)do the (Cm)hail ing
(Adim)when (Eb)oth er ships are (C7)round (Caug)us (F9)sail (Bb7)ing,
we’re (Eb)rid (Ebmaj7)ing (Edim)a (Bb9)long (Bb7)on the (Eb)crest (Ebmaj7)of (Eb7)a (Ab)wave and (Abm)the (F7)world
(Bb7)is
(Eb)ours.
(Bb7)We’re (Eb)rid (Ebmaj7)ing (Edim)a (Bb9)long (Bb7)on the (Eb)crest (Ebmaj7)of (Eb7)a (Ab)wave and (Abm)the (Eb)sun is (Bb7)in the (Eb)sky,
(Eb)all (Edim)our (Bb9)eyes (Bb7)on the (Eb)dis (Ebmaj7)tant (Eb7)ho (Ab)ri zon (Abm)look (Eb)out for (Bb7)pass ers (Eb)by.
(Ab)We’ll
(G7)do the (Cm)hail ing
(Adim)when (Eb)oth er ships are (C7)round (Caug)us (F9)sail (Bb7)ing,
we’re (Eb)rid (Ebmaj7)ing (Edim)a (Bb9)long (Bb7)on the (Eb)crest (Ebmaj7)of (Eb7)a (Ab)wave and (Abm)the (F7)world
(Bb7)is
(Eb)ours.
(Bb7)We’re (Ab)ours.
On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show) — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show)" by Ralph Reader 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, 174 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 — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show)”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show)" by Ralph Reader in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 174 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 "On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show)" 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 "On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show)" 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 "On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show)"?
- "On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show)" was originally performed by Ralph Reader. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Ralph Reader are available?
- Other accompaniments by Ralph Reader: "Strollin'". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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