(Bb)When the lights are (Bbm)low and (F)stars in the (C7)sky (Bb)there’s a kind of (Bbm)glow to (F)tell me that (C7)I (F)should be (C7)en ter (F)pris ing, (Bb)with a (F)lit tle (C7)ex er (F)cis ing, (C7)and I (F)think the (Bb)time has (F)come for (C7)me to (F7)try.
(Bb)I (C7)don’t (F)sit at home a pon der ing (Gm7)I (C7)would (F)rath er go a wan der ing.
(C)There’s al ways (Bbsus2)some thing (C7)new, (Gm7)out on the (C7)av en ue (Gm)un (D7)der (Gm)neath (G)the sky.
(F)Stroll in’,
just (G#dim)stroll in’,
in the (Gm)cool of the (D7)eve ning (Gm)air.
I don’t (F)en vy the rich in (F7)their (Bb)au to mo biles,
for a (G7)mo tor car is pho (G9)ney, (G7)I’d (C7)rath er have Shank s’s po ny when I’m (F)stroll in’,
just (G#dim)stroll in’,
with the (Gm)light of the (Cdim)moon (C7)a bove,
ev ’ry (F7)night I go out (Bb)stroll (Bbm)in’, and I (F)know my (Bbm)luck is (F)roll in’, (G7)when I’m (F)stroll in’ (Dm)with the (Cm7)one (C7)I (Fdim)love.
(F)Stroll in’,
just (G#dim)stroll in’,
in the (Gm)cool of the (D7)eve ning (Gm)air.
I don’t (F)en vy the rich in (F7)their (Bb)au to mo biles,
for a (G7)mo tor car is pho (G9)ney, (G7)I’d (C7)rath er have Shank s’s po ny when I’m (F)stroll in’,
just (G#dim)stroll in’,
with the (Gm)light of the (Cdim)moon (C7)a bove,
ev ’ry (F7)night I go out (Bb)stroll (Bbm)in’, and I (F)know my (Bbm)luck is (F)roll in’, (G7)when I’m (F)stroll in’ (Dm)with the (Cm7)one (C7)I (Fdim)love.
(Db)love.
Strollin' — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Strollin'" by Ralph Reader: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Strollin'”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Strollin'" by Ralph Reader in?
- The backing track is in Bb 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 "Strollin'" 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 "Strollin'"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Strollin'", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Strollin'" 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 "Strollin'"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Strollin'"?
- "Strollin'" was originally performed by Ralph Reader. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Ralph Reader are available?
- Other accompaniments by Ralph Reader: "On The Crest Of A Wave (from The Gang Show)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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