If (F6)you
ev er (Bb9)plan to mo tor west,
tra vel (Bb9)my way, take the high way that’s the best.
Get your (Gm7)kicks
on (C13)Route
Six ty six!
It (F6)winds
from Chi (Bb9)ca go to L.
A.
more than (Bb9)two
thou sand miles
all the way.
Get your (Gm7)kicks
on (C13)Route
Six ty six!
Now you (F6)go thro’ Saint Lou is and (Bb9)Jop lin, Mis sou ri and (F6)Ok la ho ma Ci ty is might
y (F7)pret ty, you’ll see
A ma ril lo;
Gal lup, New Mex i co,
(Gm7)Flag staff, A ri (C9)zo na, (Gm7)don’t for get Wi (C9)no na, (F)King man, (F#dim7)Bar stow, (Gm7)San Ber nar (C7)di no.
Won’t (F)you
get hip (Bb9)to this time ly tip:
when you
make that Ca li for nia trip
get your (Gm7)kicks
on (C13)Route
Six ty six!
(C11)If (F6)you
ev er (Bb9)plan to mo tor west,
tra vel (Bb9)my way, take the high way that’s the best.
Get your (Gm7)kicks
on (C13)Route Six ty six!
It (F6)winds
from Chi (Bb9)ca go to L.
A.
more than (Bb9)two
thou sand miles all the way.
Get your (Gm7)kicks
on (C13)Route Six ty six!
Now you (F6)go thro’ Saint Lou is and (Bb9)Jop lin, Mis sou ri and (F6)Ok la ho ma Ci ty is might
y (F7)pret ty, you’ll see
A ma ril lo;
Gal lup, New Mex i co,
(Gm7)Flag staff, A ri (C9)zo na, (Gm7)don’t for get Wi (C9)no na, (F)King man, (F#dim7)Bar stow, (Gm7)San Ber nar (C7)di no.
Won’t (F)you
get hip (Bb9)to this time ly tip:
when you
make that Ca li for nia trip
get your (Gm7)kicks
on (C13)Route Six ty six!
(C11)If
Route 66 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Route 66" by Bobby Troup: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Route 66”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Route 66" by Bobby Troup in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 100 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 "Route 66" 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 "Route 66"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Route 66", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Route 66" 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 "Route 66"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Route 66"?
- "Route 66" was originally performed by Bobby Troup. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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