(N.C.)When When you (G7)I was a (Fdim7)young man (Am7)court ing the (Am)girls, I (G7)played me a (Ddim7)wait ing (Am7)game.
(Am)If a (Dm)maid woo you re (Fdim7)fused me with (Am7)toss ing (Gdim7)curls I (Dm6)let the old (Gaug)earth take a (C)coup le of (Am)whirls while I (Fm)plied her with (G7)tears in but the (Am)lieu of (Am6)pearls.
And as (Dm)time came a (Fdim7)round she (Am)came my (Am)way, as (Dm)time came a (G7)round she (C6)came.
But it’s a (Cm6)long, long while
from May to De (C6)cem ber,
and the days (C)grow (D7)short,
when (Dm)you reach (G7)Sep (C6)tem ber,
and the Au tumm (Cm6)wea ther
turns the leaves to (C6)flame,
and I (C)have n’t (C)got (D7)time
for the (Fm)wait (G7)ing (C6)game.
For the (Fm)days dwin dle down
to a (Cdim7)pre cious few
Sep (Fm)tem
ber,
No (Cdim)vem
ber,
and these few (Cm6)pre cious days
I’d spend with (C)you,
these (C)gold en (D7)days
I’d (Fm6)spend
with
(C)you.
But it’s a (Cm6)long, long while
from May to De (C6)cem ber,
and the days (C)grow (D7)short,
when (Dm)you reach (G7)Sep (C6)tem ber,
and the Au tumm (Cm6)wea ther
turns the leaves to (C6)flame,
and I (C)have n’t (C)got (D7)time
for the (Fm)wait (G7)ing (C6)game.
For the (Fm)days dwin dle down
to a (Cdim7)pre cious few
Sep (Fm)tem ber,
No (Cdim)vem ber,
and these few (Cm6)pre cious days
I’d spend with (C)you,
these (C)gold en (D7)days
I’d (Fm6)spend with
(C)you.
But it’s a (C)you.
September Song — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "September Song" by Kurt Weill 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, 100 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 “September Song”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "September Song" by Kurt Weill in?
- The backing track is in C 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 "September Song" 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 "September Song"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "September Song", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "September Song" 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 "September Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "September Song"?
- "September Song" was originally performed by Kurt Weill. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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