Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)

by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Lyrics

Sure, I came out here to make my (Db)name, want ed my pool, my dose of (Eb)fame, want ed my park ing space at (Absus4)War (Ab)ners.

(Fm)But af ter a year, a one room (Db)hell, a mur phy bed, a ran cid (Eb)smell, wall pa per peel ing at the (Fmsus2)cor (Fm)ners.

Sun set Bou le vard, (Eb)twist ing bou le vard, (Bb)se cre tive and (Bbm)rich, a lit tle (Fmb5)sca (Fm)ry.

Sun set Bou le vard, (Eb)tempt ing bou le vard, (Bb)wait ing there to (Bbm)swal low the un (Fm)wa ry.

Dreams are not e nough to win a (Db)war, out here they’re al ways keep ing (Eb)score, be neath the tan the bat tle (Absus4)ra (Ab)ges.

(Fm)Smile a rent ed smile, fill some one’s (Db)glass, kiss some one’s wife, kiss some one’s (Ebsus4)ass, we do what (Eb7)ev er pays the (Db)wa (Fm)ges.

(Fmsus2)Sun set Bou le vard, (Ebsus2)head line bou le vard, (Bb)get ting here is (Bbm)on ly the be (Fmb5)gin (Fm)ning.

Sun set Bou le vard, (Eb)jack pot bou le vard, (Bb)once you’ve won you (Bbm)have to go in (Fm)win ning.

(Db)You think I’ve sold out?

Dead right, I’ve sold out, I’ve just been wait ing (Bb)for the right of fer, (Fmsus2)comf ’ta ble quart ers, re gu lar ra tions, (Db)twen ty four hour (Fmsus2)five star room ser vice.

(Db)And if I’m ho nest I like the la dy.

I can’t help be ing touched by her fol ly.

(Fm)I’m tread ing wa er, tak ing the mo ney, (Db)watch ing her sun set.

(Fm)Well, I’m a wri ter.

(Fm)L.

A.’s changed a lot o ver the (Db)years since those brave gold rush pi on (Eb)eers came in their crea ky co vered (Absus4)wa (Ab)gons.

(Fm)Far as they could go, end of the (Db)line, their dreams were yours, their dreams were (Eb)mine, but in those dreams were hid den (Fm)dra gons.

(Fmsus2)Sun set Bou le vard, (Ebsus2)fren zied bou le vard, (Bb)swamped with ev ’ry (Bbm)kind of false e (Fmb5)mo (Fm)tion.

(Fmsus2)Sun set (Fm)Bou le vard, (Eb)bru tal bou le vard, (Bb)just like you we’ll (Bbm)wind up in the (Fm)o (Fmsus2)cean.

(F#m)She was sink ing fast, I threw a (D)rope, now I have suits and she has (E)hope, it seemed an e le gant so (Asus4)lu (A)tion.

(F#m)One day this must end, it is n’t (D)real, still I’ll en joy a hear ty (E)meal be fore to mor row’s ex e (D)cu (F#m)tion.

Sun set Bou le vard, (E)ruth (Esus4)less (E)bou le vard, (B)des ti na tion (Bm)for the sto ny (F#mb5)heart (F#m)ed.

Sun set Bou le vard, (E)le (Esus4)thal bou le vard, (B)ev ’ry one’s for (Bm)got ten how they (F#m)start ed here on (D11)Sun (D)set (E)Bou le (F#m)vard.

Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard) — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)" by Andrew Lloyd Webber 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 Bb, 150 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.

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About “Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)”

Why does the accompaniment for "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)" 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 "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)" by Andrew Lloyd Webber in?
The backing track is in Bb at 150 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 "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)" 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 "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)" 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 "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)"?
"Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)" was originally performed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Andrew Lloyd Webber are available?
Other accompaniments by Andrew Lloyd Webber: "As If We Never Said Goodbye (from Sunset Boulevard)", "As If We Never Said Goodbye (from Sunset Boulevard)", "Beneath A Moonless Sky (from Love Never Dies)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard)" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Sunset Boulevard (From Sunset Boulevard) by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Bb; 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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