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When ev er (Bb)trou bles and wor ries (F7)come a (Bb)long,
that is the time when we need a cheer ful (F7)song,
and all the (Bb)troops know that this is (F7)real ly (Bb)so,
they (G7)have (Ddim)a (F)sing song, as (C7)on the march they (F)go,
(F7)they used to sing a good old (Bb)chor
us,
(F7)they learnt the words “some where in (Bb)France,”
(F7)and it is still the right tune (Bb)for
us,
(C7)now Bri tain’s got a sec ond (F)chance,
the (F7)song (Eb)is (F7)“Ma (Eb)de (F7)lon,”
we sang (Eb)it (F7)with (Eb)a (F7)will,
now (F)his (Bb)to (F7)ry (Bb)re (F)peats (Eb)it (F7)self, (Eb)we (F7)sing it (Bb)still: (CN.C.)Bri tain and (Bb)France are on the (Edim)march once (Bb)more,
(CN.C.)sing ing the song
that help’d them win (G7)be (Eb)fore.
(CN.C.)It’s the (F7)tune
that al ways cheers them (Bb)on.
(Ddim)It’s the (F)good old (C7)“Ma de (F7)lon,”
(CN.C.)same old re (Bb)frain our fa thers (Edim)used to (Bb)sing,
(CN.C.)now it’s the sons
who make the cho (G7)rus (Eb)swing,
years go (F7)by,
but still the song goes (Bb)on
Ma de (Eb)lon, Ma de (F)lon, (F7)Ma de (Bb)lon.
Where is the (Bb)girl that once we (Edim)used to (Bb)know?
(CN.C.)Where is girl
who help’s us beat (G7)the (Eb)foe?
(CN.C.)As we (F7)march,
we won der where she’s (Bb)gone.
(Ddim)Have you (F)seen our
(F7)lon?”
(CN.C.)Brit ish and (Bb)French are sing ing (Edim)out her (Bb)praise,
(CN.C.)just as they did
in o ther bat (G7)tle (Eb)days,
through the (F7)years,
her mem ’ry’s lin gered
(Bb)-
Quand Madelon — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Quand Madelon" by Camille Isidore Robert 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 Eb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Quand Madelon”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Quand Madelon" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Quand Madelon" by Camille Isidore Robert in?
- The backing track is in Eb 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 "Quand Madelon" 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 "Quand Madelon"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Quand Madelon", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Quand Madelon" 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 "Quand Madelon"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Quand Madelon"?
- "Quand Madelon" was originally performed by Camille Isidore Robert. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Can I use "Quand Madelon" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Quand Madelon by Camille Isidore Robert, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Eb; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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