You sit out there in the cov er ing,
in the box, kings of the ho ly night.
sun.
And I was lu cid and con scious
and hov er ing like a fi re fly.
out there.
I’m ly ing stretched out me 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 ver ing I’ve been wait ’cause I got the burn ing fi re in there, in my soul.
I saw the light from a ket tle gun,
six the teen days un der a south ern sun.
And 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 me if I told you so.
The things I saw e nough
to make the man in me of man ly,
make ing him man the ly.
o.
So (F)come on, come on I’m read y now.
Go get your things out hon ey let’s get read y to roll.
You Oh, I can feel the wave com ing o ver me.
I’ve been wait ’cause 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 Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Southern Sun" by Boy And Bear: 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Southern Sun”
- 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.
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