Song To The Siren

by Tim Buckley
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Well, Long a (Bb)float on you ship less o ceans, (Eb)child, I did all my when best to smile;

But till your sing ing a eyes mid and fin gers or drew me, lov ing,

to your isle.

And you (Bb)sang,

“Sail to me,

sail to me, let me en (Bb)fold you.

Here I am,

here I am,

wait ing to (Eb)hold you.”

Well, Did I (Bb)dream zled you dreamed a bout me?

(Eb)child, Were you here dled when I was foxed?

But now my fool ish a boat mid is lean ing or bro ken, love lorn,

on your rocks.

For you (Bb)sing,

“Touch me not,

touch me not; come back to (Bb)mor row.”

O my heart,

O my heart

shies from the (Eb)hold you.” (Eb)sor row.

Well, I’m as (Bb)puz zled you as the new born (Eb)child, I’m as rid dled when as the tide:

But should I stand ish a boat mid the break ers, or should I lie with

Death, my bride?

Hear me (Bb)sing:

“Swim to me,

swim to me; let me en (Bb)fold you.

Here I am,

here I am,

wait ing to (Eb)hold you.” (Eb)sor row.

(Eb)hold

you.”

Song To The Siren — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Song To The Siren" by Tim Buckley 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 Eb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Song To The Siren

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Song To The Siren" by Tim Buckley in?
The backing track is in Eb 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 To The Siren" 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 To The Siren"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Song To The Siren", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Song To The Siren" 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 To The Siren"?
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 To The Siren"?
"Song To The Siren" was originally performed by Tim Buckley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

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