It’s (Eb6)quar ter to three, there’s (Eb6)no one in the place (Fm7)ex (Eb6)cept you and me,
so (Eb6)set ’em up, Joe,
I’ve (Eb6)got a lit tle sto (Fm7)ry (Eb6)you ought a know,
we’re (Ab6)drink ing, my friend,
(Ab6)to the end of a (Eb6)brief e pi sode,
make it (G7aug)one for my (Ebm6)ba by and (Fm7)one (Ebmaj7)more (Abmaj7)for (Fm7)the (Eb6)road.
I (G)got the rou tine,
so (G)drop an oth er nick (D7)el (G)in the ma chine,
I’m (G)feel in’ so bad,
I (G)wish you’d make the mu (D7)sic (G)dream y and sad,
could (C)tell you a lot,
(C)but you’ve got to be (G)true to your code,
make it (B7aug)one for my (Gm6)ba by and (Am7)one (Gmaj7)more (Cmaj7)for (D7sus4)the (G)road.
You’d (Bm7)nev er (C7)know it, but (Gm7)Bud dy, I’m a (Cdim)kind of (C9)po et and I’ve (B7)got ta lot (E9)of (A9)things (D7sus4)to (G)say,
and (Gm7)when I’m (C7)gloom y, you (Gm7)simp ly got ta (Cdim)lis ten (C9)to me, un (Gm7)til it’s (Eb9)talked a (B7aug)way,
well, (G)that’s how it goes and (G)Joe, I know you’re get (D7)ting (G)anx ious to close,
so (G)thanks for the cheer, I (G)hope you did n’t mind (D7)my (G)bend ing your ear,
this (C)torch that I’ve found,
(C)must be drowned or it (G)soon might ex plode,
make it (B7aug)one for my (Gm6)ba by and (Am7)one (Gmaj7)more (Cmaj7)for (D7sus4)the (B7aug)road,
(A7)that (Am7)long, (D7)long
(G)road.
(Bb7aug)It’s (Eb6)quar ter to three, there’s (Eb6)no one in the place (Fm7)ex (Eb6)cept you and me,
so (Eb6)set ’em up, Joe, I’ve (Eb6)got a lit tle sto (Fm7)ry (Eb6)you ought a know,
we’re (Ab6)drink ing, my friend,
(Ab6)to the end of a (Eb6)brief e pi sode,
make it (G7aug)one for my (Ebm6)ba by and (Fm7)one (Ebmaj7)more (Abmaj7)for (Fm7)the (Eb6)road.
I (G)got the rou tine, so (G)drop an oth er nick (D7)el (G)in the ma chine,
I’m (G)feel in’ so bad, I (G)wish you’d make the mu (D7)sic (G)dream y and sad,
could (C)tell you a lot,
(C)but you’ve got to be (G)true to your code,
make it (B7aug)one for my (Gm6)ba by and (Am7)one (Gmaj7)more (Cmaj7)for (D7sus4)the (G)road.
You’d (Bm7)nev er (C7)know it, but (Gm7)Bud dy, I’m a (Cdim)kind of (C9)po et and I’ve (B7)got ta lot (E9)of (A9)things (D7sus4)to (G)say,
and (Gm7)when I’m (C7)gloom y, you (Gm7)simp ly got ta (Cdim)lis ten (C9)to me, un (Gm7)til it’s (Eb9)talked a (B7aug)way,
well, (G)that’s how it goes and (G)Joe, I know you’re get (D7)ting (G)anx ious to close,
so (G)thanks for the cheer,
I (G)hope you did n’t mind (D7)my (G)bend ing your ear,
this (C)torch that I’ve found,
(C)must be drowned or it (G)soon might ex plode,
make it (B7aug)one for my (Gm6)ba by and (Am7)one (Gmaj7)more (Cmaj7)for (D7sus4)the (B7aug)road,
(A7)that (Am7)long, (D7)long (G)road.
(Bb7aug)It’s (G)road.
One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)" by Frank Sinatra 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, 100 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 “One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)" by Frank Sinatra in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 100 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 Frank Sinatra. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Frank Sinatra are available?
- Other accompaniments by Frank Sinatra: "All Of Me", "Deep In A Dream", "Everybody Loves Somebody". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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