On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show)

by Ralph Reader
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(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) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show)" by Ralph Reader: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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.

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About “On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show)”

Can I sing "On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show)" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show)" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show)" by Ralph Reader. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "On The Crest Of A Wave (From The Gang Show)" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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