Other arrangements of Play That Funky Music
Pick a learning view.
Hey,
do it now.
Yeah, hey.
1.
once I was a boog ie sing er
I play ing in a rock and roll band.
I nev er had no prob lems, yeah,
burn ing down one night stands.
And ev ’ry thing a round me, yeah,
got to start to feel ing so low
and I de ci ded quick ly (Yes I did.)
to dis co down and check out the show.
Yeah, they were danc ing and sing ing and mov ing to the groov ing.
And just when it hit me, some bod y turned a round and shout ed: (G7)Play that funk y mu sic, white boy!
Play that funk y mu sic right.
Play that funk y mu sic, white boy!
(C)Lay down the boo gie and (Bb)play that funk y mu sic till you (E9)die.
Till you die,
yeah, yeah.
2.
(2.) to un der stand this.
I thought that they were out of their minds.
How could I be so fool ish
could I?)
not see I the one be
So still I kept on fight ing.
Well,
los ing ev ’ry step of the way.
I said, I must go back there (I got to go back.) and check to see if things still same.
Yeah, they were danc ing and sing ing and mov ing to the groov ing.
And just when it hit me, some bod y turned a round and shout ed: (G7)Play that funk y mu sic, white boy!
Play that funk y mu sic right.
Play that funk y mu sic, white boy!
(C)Lay down the boo gie and (Bb)play that funk y mu sic till you (E9)die.
Till you die,
yeah, yeah.
2.
3.
(3.) it was n’t eas y
I chang rock and roll and
and things were get ting sha ky.
I thought I’d have to leave it hind.
But now it’s so much bet ter (It’s so much better.)
I’m funk out in ev er y
But I’ll nev er lose that feel ing (No won’t.)
of how I learned my les son that day.
Yeah, they were danc ing and sing ing and mov ing to the groov ing.
And just when it hit me, some bod y turned a round and shout ed: (G7)Play that funk y mu sic, white boy!
Play that funk y mu sic right.
Play that funk y mu sic, white boy!
(C)Lay down the boo gie and (Bb)play that funk y mu sic till you (E9)die.
Till you die,
yeah, yeah.
2.
3.
They shout ed (G7)Play that funk y mu sic.
(Play that funk y mu sic.) Play that funk y mus ic.
(You got ta keep on play ing funk y mus ic).
Play that funk y mu sic (Play that funk y mu sic).
Play that funk y mu sic.
(Come and take you high er, yeah!) (A7)Play that funk y mu sic white boy!
Play that funk y mu sic right.
(A7)Play that funk y mu sic white boy!
Play that funk y mu sic right.
Play That Funky Music — Piano Accompaniment Track
2 people have learned this song
Free piano accompaniment for "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of E, 110 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Play That Funky Music”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Play That Funky Music" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Play That Funky Music".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry in?
- The backing track is in E at 110 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 "Play That Funky Music" 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 "Play That Funky Music"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Play That Funky Music", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Play That Funky Music" 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 "Play That Funky Music"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Play That Funky Music"?
- "Play That Funky Music" was originally performed by Wild Cherry. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Play That Funky Music" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Play That Funky Music" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in E, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
More songs you might like
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH
John Denver
7 THINGS
Miley Cyrus
NIGHTSHIFT
The Commodores
COLD LITTLE HEART
Michael Kiwanuka
The Middle
Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey
BARRACUDA
Heart
Changing (featuring Paloma Faith)
Sigma
Beat It
Michael Jackson
THE WORLD WE KNEW
Frank Sinatra
FOR ALL WE KNOW
Carpenters
THE STORY OF US
Taylor Swift
NO ONE WILL EVER LOVE YOU
Connie Britton and Charles Esten