Only You (From Starlight Express)

by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Lyrics

Pearl, I had to find you,

why you look ing (A7)blue?

I’m sor ry you nev er found your (A7)dream train.

Rus ty, I have found him, but you were look ing (A7)too, for the (G)Star light Ex (D)press, did you (Em)have such suc (D)cess?

Yes I (G9)found him O.

K., now I’m (Em7)brave e nough to (Em7)say: On ly you,

have the (A)pow er to (D)move me,

and to (A)geth er we’ll make the (F#m7)whole world move in (Bm)sym path y.

You and (Em7)me, we’ll be sub (D)lime.

(Em7)On ly he

has the (A)pow er to (D)move me,

take me, (A)make me, hold me, (F#m7)mould me and im prove me; on ly (Em7)you have the (Em7)pow er to (Em7)move

(D)me.

Only You (From Starlight Express) — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Only You (From Starlight Express)" by Andrew Lloyd Webber as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in D — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 90 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “Only You (From Starlight Express)

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Only You (From Starlight Express)" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key D, 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 "Only You (From Starlight Express)" by Andrew Lloyd Webber in?
The backing track is in D at 90 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 "Only You (From Starlight Express)" 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 "Only You (From Starlight Express)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Only You (From Starlight Express)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Only You (From Starlight Express)" 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 "Only You (From Starlight Express)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Only You (From Starlight Express)"?
"Only You (From Starlight Express)" was originally performed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Andrew Lloyd Webber are available?
Other accompaniments by Andrew Lloyd Webber: "As If We Never Said Goodbye (from Sunset Boulevard)", "As If We Never Said Goodbye (from Sunset Boulevard)", "Beneath A Moonless Sky (from Love Never Dies)". 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 D, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Only You (From Starlight Express)" 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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