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.

Lyrics

Hey,

do it now.

Yeah, hey.

once I was a boog ie sing er

I play ing in a rock and roll band.

I nev er had no prob lems, (How yeah, could I?) to burn ing down was one night stands.

hind?

And ev ’ry thing a round me, (It’s so yeah, much better.)

I’m got to start to feel ing so low

But and I de ci ded quick ly (I (Yes I did.) back.) 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.) to un der stand this.

I thought that they were out of their minds.

How could I be so fool ish (How could I?) I not see I to the one be hind.

So still I kept on fight ing.

(It’s so Well, much better.)

I’m los ing ev ’ry step of the way.

But I said, I must go back there (I got to go back.) and check to see if things still the 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.

(3.) it was n’t eas y

I chang ing rock and roll of and minds.

and things were get ting sha ky.

(How could I?) I thought I’d have to leave it be hind.

But now it’s so much bet ter (It’s so Well, much better.)

I’m funk ing out in ev er y way.

But I’ll nev er lose that feel ing (I (No I won’t.) back.) 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.

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 (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry 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 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:

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About “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.