Can I sing over "Please Tell Rosie" 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 "Please Tell Rosie"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Please Tell Rosie", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Please Tell Rosie" 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 "Please Tell Rosie"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "Please Tell Rosie"?

"Please Tell Rosie" was originally performed by Alle Farben. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

Lyrics

(Please tell Ro sie… Keep (Bb)on danc in’…)

E ven if the (Cm)lights go (Bb)out,

e ven in the (Cm)sum mer (Bb)rain,

e (Gm)ven if the (Cm)sun comes (Bb)up,

ooh, we (Cm)keep (Bb)on danc in’, (Fm7)keep on… E ven if the (Cm)lights go (Bb)out,

e ven if the (Cm)road is (Bb)long,

e ven if our (Cm)heart is (Bb)bro ken,

oh, we (Cm)keep (Bb)on danc in’, (Fm7)keep on danc in’.

(Eb)Please tell Ro sie I’m not gon na come back (Fm7)’til Sep tem ber ’cause (Ab)mu sic is my best friend.

(Eb)Won’t you tell her to (Bb)wa ter the flow ers.

I (Fm7)want her to re mem ber (CN.C.)mu sic is my best friend.

(Eb)Please tell Ro sie I’m not gon na come back (Fm7)’til Sep tem ber ’cause (Ab)mu sic is my best friend.

(Eb)Won’t you tell her to (Bb)wa ter the flow ers.

I (Fm7)want her to re mem ber (Ab)mu sic is my best friend.

(Please tell Ro sie… Keep (Bb)on danc in’…)

E ven if the (Cm)lights go (Bb)out,

e ven in the (Cm)sum mer (Bb)rain,

e (Gm)ven if the (Cm)sun comes (Bb)up,

ooh, we (Cm)keep (Bb)on danc in’, (Fm7)keep on… E (Gm)ven if the (Cm)lights go (Bb6)out,

e ven if the (Cm)road is (Bb6)long,

e ven if our (Cm)heart is (Bb)bro ken,

oh, we (Cm)keep (Bb)on danc in’, (Fm7)keep on danc in’.

(Eb)Please tell Ro sie I’m not gon na come back (Fm7)’til Sep tem ber ’cause (Ab)mu sic is my best friend.

(Eb)Won’t you tell her to (Bb)wa ter the flow ers.

I (Fm7)want her to re mem ber (Ab)mu sic is my best friend.

(Eb)Please tell Ro sie I’m not gon na come back (Fm7)’til Sep tem ber ’cause (Ab)mu sic is my best friend.

(Eb)Won’t you tell her to (Bb)wa ter the flow ers.

I (Fm7)want her to re mem ber (Ab)mu sic is my best friend.

(Ab)mu sic is my best friend.

(Eb)(Friend, friend, friend, friend (Bb)friend, friend, friend, friend (Fm7)friend, friend, friend, friend, (Ab)friend, friend, friend, friend…) (CN.C.)Please tell Ro sie I’m not gon na come back (Fm7)’til Sep tem ber ’cause (Ab)mu sic is my best friend.

(Eb)Won’t you tell her to (Bb)wa ter the flow ers.

I (Fm7)want her to re mem ber (CN.C.)mu sic is my best friend.

Please Tell Rosie — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Please Tell Rosie" by Alle Farben: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Ab, 120 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.

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About “Please Tell Rosie”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Please Tell Rosie" by Alle Farben in?: The backing track is in Ab at 120 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 "Please Tell Rosie" 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 "Please Tell Rosie"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Please Tell Rosie", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Please Tell Rosie" 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 "Please Tell Rosie"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Please Tell Rosie"?: "Please Tell Rosie" was originally performed by Alle Farben. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.