Right Said Fred

by Bernard Cribbins
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(C)“Right,” said (F7)Fred, (C)“both of us to (F7)geth er, (C)one each (F7)end and (C)stead y as we (Bb)go.”

(C)Tried to (F7)shift it, (C)could n’t e ven (F7)lift it, (C)we was (F7)get tin’ (C)no (Cmaj7)where, (C7)and (CN.C.)so we (G7)’ad a (CN.C.)cup o’ tea (G7)and...

(C)“Right,” said (F7)Fred, (C)“give a shout for (F7)Char lie”, (C)up comes (F7)Char from the floor be (Bb)low.

(C)Af ter (F7)strain ’eav in’ and com (F7)plain in’, (C)we was (F7)get tin’ (C)no (Cmaj7)where, (C7)and (CN.C.)so we (G7)’ad a (CN.C.)cup o’ tea.

(G7)And (Gm7)Char lie ’ad a (C7)think and ’e (F6)thought we ought to (Gm7)take off (Gb)all the (F)’an dles, and the (Am7)things what (Ab)’eld the (G)can dles.

But it (Am)did (CN.C.)no (D7)good, (CN.C.)(well I (G7)nev er (CN.C.)thought it would).

“Al right,” said Fred, (C)“’ave to take the (F7)feet to (C)get them (F7)feet off (C)would n’t take a (Bb)mo”.

Was (C)Took its (F7)feet off, (C)e ven took the (F7)seat off, (C)should ’ave (F7)got us (C)some where, (C7)but (CN.C.)no!

So (Dm7)Fred (CN.C.)said, (G7)“let’s (CN.C.)’av a (Bm7)noth er (E7)cup o’ (Am7)tea”, (CN.C.)and (Dm7)we said, “Right (C)o!”

“Al - (C)right,”

(C)“’ave to take the (F7)door off; (C)need more (F7)space to (C)shift the so and (Bb)so.”

(C)’Ad bad (F7)twin ges (C)ta kin’ off the (F7)’in ges, (C)and it (F7)got us

(C)“’ave to take the (F7)wall down; (C)that there (F7)wall gon na ’ave to (Bb)go.”

(C)Took the (F7)wall e ven with it (F7)all down,

(F6)said, “Look, Fred, I’ve (Gm7)got a (Gb)sort of (F)feel in’, if (Am7)we re (Ab)move (G)ceil in’, with a (Am)rope (CN.C.)or (D7)two, (CN.C.)we could (G7)drop the (CN.C.)bligh ter through.”

(C)climb in’ up a (F7)lad (C)with his (F7)crow bar (C)gave a might y (Bb)blow.

Was (C)’e in (F7)trou ble, (C)’alf a ton of (F7)rub ble (C)land ed (F7)on the (C)top of (C7)’is (CN.C.)dome.

(Dm7)Charlie (CN.C.)and (G7)me (CN.C.)’ad (Am7)tea, (Dm7)then we went (C)o!”

“Al - (C)’ome!

Right Said Fred — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Right Said Fred" by Bernard Cribbins 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 C, 200 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Right Said Fred

Why does the accompaniment for "Right Said Fred" 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 "Right Said Fred" by Bernard Cribbins in?
The backing track is in C at 200 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 "Right Said Fred" 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 "Right Said Fred"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Right Said Fred", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Right Said Fred" 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 "Right Said Fred"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Right Said Fred"?
"Right Said Fred" was originally performed by Bernard Cribbins. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Can I use "Right Said Fred" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Right Said Fred by Bernard Cribbins, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; 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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