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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 110 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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.
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About “Play That Funky Music”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Play That Funky Music" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, 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 "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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Play That Funky Music" 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.