The lamp is (E)burn in’ low u (F#m)pon my ta ble top, the (A)snow is (E)soft ly (A)fall ing.
The air is (E)still with in the (F#m)si lence of my (D)room,
I hear your voice soft ly (A)call ing.
If I could (E)on ly (D)have you (E)near,
to breathe a sigh or (Bm)two,
I would be (E)hap py just to (F#)hold the hands I (D)love
on this (E)win ter’s night with (A7sus9)you.
The smoke is (E)ris ing in the (F#m)sha dows o ver head, my (A)glass is (E)al most (A)emp ty.
I read a (E)gain be tween the (F#m)lines u pon each (D)page,
the words of love soft you (A)sent me.
If I could (E)know with (D)in my (E)heart
that you were lone ly (Bm)too,
I would be (E)hap py just to (F#)hold the hands I (D)love
on this (E)win ter’s night with (A7sus9)you.
and to be once a gain with (C#7)you,
to be (E)once a gain with (Bm)you.
Song For A Winter's Night — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Song For A Winter's Night" by Gordon Lightfoot: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key A, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “Song For A Winter's Night”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Song For A Winter's Night" by Gordon Lightfoot in?
- The backing track is in A 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 "Song For A Winter's Night" 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 "Song For A Winter's Night"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Song For A Winter's Night", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Song For A Winter's Night" 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 "Song For A Winter's Night"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Song For A Winter's Night"?
- "Song For A Winter's Night" was originally performed by Gordon Lightfoot. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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