Other arrangements of One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)
Pick a learning view.
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) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)" by Hugh Laurie: 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 C, 72 BPM.
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)”
- Can I sing "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)" 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 C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)" by Hugh Laurie. 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 "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)" 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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