Southern Sun

by Boy And Bear
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Lyrics

You sit out there in the cov er ing,

in the box, kings of the ho ly night.

And I was lu cid and con scious

and hov er ing like a fi re fly.

I’m ly ing stretched out on the ca no py.

He put his arms out slow.

And I heard the whis pers of si lence

float ing down from the ra di o.

So (F)come on, come on I’m read y now.

I got the feel ing hon ey like I’m read y to roll.

You see I’m not gon na wait till the end ing

’cause I got the burn ing fi re in there, in my soul.

I saw the light from a ket tle gun,

six teen days un der a south ern sun.

there were times when I thought that

I would n’t mind if I lost my mind out there.

You would n’t be lieve if I told you so.

The things I saw e nough

to make the man in me man ly,

make him man ly.

Go get your things out let’s get

Oh, I can feel the wave com ing o ver me.

I’ve been wait ing for this day too long just to let it all go.

As a child I was won der eyed

at the thought that I might know

a life in the ec sta sy of rock ’n’ roll.

Not tak ing it (F)slow.

I’m an ar row in a bow.

You’d think that I would (G)know

what it is that makes you go...

So (F)come on, come on I’m read y now.

I got the feel ing hon ey like I’m read y to roll.

You see I’m not gon na wait till the end

’cause I got the burn ing fi re in there, in my soul.

Southern Sun — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Southern Sun" by Boy And Bear 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, 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 “Southern Sun

Why does the accompaniment for "Southern Sun" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Southern Sun" by Boy And Bear 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 "Southern Sun" 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 "Southern Sun"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Southern Sun", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Southern Sun" 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 "Southern Sun"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Southern Sun"?
"Southern Sun" was originally performed by Boy And Bear. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Can I use "Southern Sun" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Southern Sun by Boy And Bear, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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