Can I sing over "Save Tonight" 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 "Save Tonight"?

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

Can I use "Save Tonight" 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 "Save Tonight"?

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

Who wrote "Save Tonight"?

"Save Tonight" was originally performed by Eagle-Eye Cherry. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

Lyrics

(Am)Do do do do

(C)do do do do.

(Am)Do do do do

(C)do do do do.

Go on and (Am)close

the the (C)cur tains ’cos all we need is can (C)dle light, To you and me with and a (C)bott le of wine.

Gon na hold to (Am)you to night.

me a way, it’s (C)true.

Well, we (Am)know ea sy I’m (C)go ing a way and how I wish, I wish it weren’t (C)start so.

to cry So take this (Am)girl wine know I’ve (F)got to and (C)drink with me, and (Am)let’s de lay our (F)mis er y.

(G)Save to (Am)night

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

Save to night

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

There’s a (Am)log

on the (C)fi re ’cos and it burns like me (C)for you.

To mor row comes with one de (C)si le re wine.

Gon na hold to (Am)take to night.

me a way, it’s (C)true.

It ain’t (Am)know ea sy to (C)say ing good bye, dar ling, please I don’t (C)start so.

to cry So take ’cos (Am)girl you know I’ve (F)got to go, (C)drink with oh, and (Am)Lord I wish it (F)was n’t so.

(G)Save to (Am)night

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

Save to night

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

There’s a (C)- row I’ll be (G)gone.

To mor row comes to (C)take me a way.

I wish that (F)I, that (C)I could stay.

(Am)Girl, you know I’ve (F)got to go,

oh,

(Am)Lord I wish it (F)was n’t so

(G)Save to night

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

Save to night

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

Save to night

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

Save to night

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

Save to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

To (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

(G)Save to (Am)night.

(G)Save to

Save Tonight — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Save Tonight" by Eagle-Eye Cherry: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 118 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 “Save Tonight”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Save Tonight" by Eagle-Eye Cherry in?: The backing track is in C at 118 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 "Save Tonight" 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 "Save Tonight"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Save Tonight", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Save Tonight" 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 "Save Tonight"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Save Tonight"?: "Save Tonight" was originally performed by Eagle-Eye Cherry. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.