Other arrangements of One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)
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It’s quar ter (C9)to three,
there’s no one (C9)in the place
’cept you (C9)and me.
So set ’em (C9)up Joe,
I’ve got a (C9)lit tle sto ry
I think you (C9)should know.
We’re drink ing, (F9sus4)my friend,
to (F9sus4)the end of a (C6)brief ep (C9)i
So make it (Dm7)one for my ba (F#m7)by
and one more for the (C6)road.
I know the (E9sus4)rou tine.
Put an (E9sus4)oth er dol lar
in the (E9sus4)ma chine.
I’m feel in’ (E9sus4)so bad,
won’t you (E9sus4)make the mu sic
eas y (E9sus4)and sad?
I could tell you (A9sus4)a lot
but that’s (A9sus4)not
in a (E)gen tle man’s (E9sus4)code.
So make it one
for my ba by
and one more for the (E9sus4)road.
You’d nev er (A7)know it,
but bud dy, (A7)I’m a kind of po et.
And I’ve (G7)got a lot of (F#7)things I (Fmaj7)want to say.
And if I’m (A7)gloom y
please lis ten (A7)to me
un (CN.C.)til it’s all talked a (B7)way.
might ex (D#7)plode.
So make it one
for my ba by
and one more for the (D7)road.
So make it (F#m)one for my ba by
and one more for the (E)road.
(E9sus4)Mm,
that lone ly (E)road.
“Oh, and one (E9sus4)for your self of course.”
(E9sus4)Mm,
that lone ly (E)road.
One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)" by Hugh Laurie as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 72 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, 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 "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)" by Hugh Laurie in?
- The backing track is in C at 72 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 "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)" 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 "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)" 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 "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)"?
- "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)" was originally performed by Hugh Laurie. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Hugh Laurie are available?
- Other accompaniments by Hugh Laurie: "Careless Love", "Didn't It Rain", "Evenin'". 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 C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)" 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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