Swinging On A Star

by Bing Crosby
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(Ab7)Would you (F)like to (G7)swing on a (C7)star,

car ry (F9sus4)moon beams (F7)home in a (Bb)jar,

(Ab7)and be (F)bet ter (G7)off than you (C7)are,

(F9sus4)or would you (F7)ra ther be a (Bb)mule?

A (Bb)mule is an (Eb6)a ni mal with (Bb)long fun ny (Eb)ears, he (Bb)kicks up at (Eb6)a ny thing he (Bb)hears.

His (C7)back is braw ny, but his (F)brain is weak, he’s (C7)just plain stu pid, with a (F)stub (Fmaj7)born (F7)streak, and by the (Bb)way, if you (Eb6)hate to go to (Bb)school,

(Cm7)you may grow (F7)up to be a (Bb)mule.

Or (Ab7)would you (F)like to (G7)swing on a (C7)star,

car ry (F9sus4)moon beams (F7)home in a (Bb)jar,

(Ab7)and be (F)bet ter (G7)off than you (C7)are,

(F9sus4)or would you (F7)ra ther be a (Bb)pig?

A (Bb)pig

(Bb)dirt on his (Eb)face, his (Bb)shoes are a (Eb6)ter ri ble dis (Bb)grace.

He’s (C7)got no man ners when he (F)eats his food,

(C7)fat and la zy, and ex (F)treme (Fmaj7)ly (F7)rude, but if you (Bb)don’t care a (Eb6)fea ther or a (Bb)fig,

(Bb)pig.

(Bb)fish?

(Ab7)are,

(F9sus4)you could be (F7)swing ing on a (Eb)star.

Swinging On A Star — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Swinging On A Star" by Bing Crosby as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Swinging On A Star

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Swinging On A Star" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Eb, 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 "Swinging On A Star" by Bing Crosby in?
The backing track is in Eb 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 "Swinging On A Star" 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 "Swinging On A Star"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Swinging On A Star", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Swinging On A Star" 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 "Swinging On A Star"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Swinging On A Star"?
"Swinging On A Star" was originally performed by Bing Crosby. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Bing Crosby are available?
Other accompaniments by Bing Crosby: "May The Good Lord Bless and Keep You", "Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas In Hawaii)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Eb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Swinging On A Star" 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 — 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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