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(A)Hey, Mis ter Chur chill (E)comes ov er here (A)to say weβre do ing (E)splen did ly.
(A)But itβs ve ry cold (E)out here in the snow, (A)march ing to and from the (E)e ne my.
(A)Oh, I say itβs tough, (E)I have had e nough, (A)can you stop the (E)ca val (A)ry?
(A)I have had to fight (E7)al most ev βry night (A)down through out the (E)cen tu ries.
(A)That is when I say, (E7)oh yes yet a gain, (A)can you stop the (E)ca val (A)ry?
(E)Ma ry proud ly (A)waits at home (E)in the nu cle ar (A)fall out zone.
(E)Wish I could be (A)danc ing now (E)in the arms of the (A)girl I love.
(E)Du bu du bu dum dum, du bu du bu dum, du bu (A)dum dum du bu dum, du bu du bu dum (E)Du bu du bu dum dum, du bu du bu dum, du bu (A)dum dum du bu dum, du bu du bu dum (G)Wish I was at home
for (D)Christ mas.
(A)Bang goes an oth er bomb (E)on an oth er town (A)while Hus sar and (E)Jim have tea.
(A)If I get home, (E)live to tell the tale, (A)I'll run for all the (E)pre si den cies.
If (A)I get e lec ted (E)I'll stop, (A)I will stop the (E)ca val (A)ry.
(E)Du bu du bu dum dum, du bu du bu dum, du bu (A)dum dum du bu dum, du bu du bu dum.
(E)Du bu du bu dum dum, du bu du bu dum, du bu (A)dum dum du bu dum, du bu du bu dum (G)Wish I was at home
for (A)Christ mas.
(E)Wish I could be (A)danc ing now (E)in the arms of the (A)girl I know.
(E)Ma ry proud ly (A)waits at home, (E)sheβs been wait ing (A)two years long.
(G)Wish I was at home
for (D)Christ mas.
Stop The Cavalry β Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "Stop The Cavalry" by Jona Lewie as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in A β sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 96 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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 β the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About βStop The Cavalryβ
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Stop The Cavalry" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes β both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key A, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Stop The Cavalry" by Jona Lewie in?
- The backing track is in A at 96 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Stop The Cavalry" with this accompaniment?
- Yes β 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 "Stop The Cavalry"?
- Effectively yes β it's the piano-only backing for "Stop The Cavalry", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Stop The Cavalry" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Stop The Cavalry"?
- Yes β registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Stop The Cavalry"?
- "Stop The Cavalry" was originally performed by Jona Lewie. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode β both hands, classic piano notation, key of A, real chord symbols β but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Stop The Cavalry" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes β treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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