A (F)man’s got a heart, (C7)has n’t he?
(Bbm6)Jok ing a (C7)part (F)has n’t he?
And tho’ (Bb)I’d be the (Bbm7)first one to (Eb7)say that I was n’t a (Ab)saint,
so I’m (G7)find ing it hard to be real ly as black as they (Bbm6)paint.
I’m re (F)view ing
the si tu a tion,
can a fel low be a vil lain all his (C7)life?
All the tri als
and tri bu la tion,
bet ter set tle down and get my self a (F)wife.
(C7)And a (F)wife would cook and sew for me, and (C7)come for me and go for me, (and (F)go for me), and nag at me, the (C7)fin gers she would wag at me, the (F)mo ney she would take from me, a (Gm7)mi se ry she’d make from me, I (F)think I’d bet ter (C7)think it out a (F)gain.
A (F)wife you can keep, (C7)an y way.
(Bbm6)I’d rath er (C7)sleep (F)an y way, left with (Bb)out an y (Bbm7)one in the (Eb7)world and I’m start ing from (Ab)now,
so so (G7)how to win friends and to in flu ence peo ple, so (Bbm6)how?
I’m re (F)view ing
the si tu a tion,
I must quick ly look up ev ’ry one I (C7)know.
Ti tled peo ple
hu with a sta tion,
who can help me make a real im pres sive (F)show.
(C7)I will (F)own a suite at Cla rid ges, and (C7)run a fleet of car ria ges, and (F)wave at all the du ches ses with (C7)friend li ness, as much as is be (F)fit ting of my new es tate, “Good (Gm7)mor row to you, Ma gi strate!” I (F)think I’d bet ter (C7)think it out a (F)gain.
So (F)is no in be tween for me, but (Gm7)who will change the scene for me?
Don’t (F)want no one to (Bb)rob for me, but (Gm7)who will find a (C7)job for me?
I (F)think I’d bet ter (C7)think it out a (F)gain!
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Reviewing The Situation — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Reviewing The Situation" by Lionel Bart 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 Db, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 “Reviewing The Situation”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Reviewing The Situation" by Lionel Bart in?
- The backing track is in Db 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 "Reviewing The Situation" 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 "Reviewing The Situation"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Reviewing The Situation", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Reviewing The Situation" 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 "Reviewing The Situation"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Reviewing The Situation"?
- "Reviewing The Situation" was originally performed by Lionel Bart. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Lionel Bart are available?
- Other accompaniments by Lionel Bart: "As Long As He Needs Me", "As Long As He Needs Me (from Oliver!)", "It's A Fine Life (from Oliver!)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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