Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty

by Fred Godfrey
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(Bb)Jack Dunn son of a gun o ver in France to day,

(Cm)keeps (Fdim)fit, (C)do ing (Fm7)his (Cm)bit, plum!

it’s (Gm)up to (Bbm6)his (C6)eyes (C7)in (F7)clay.

(Bb)Each night af ter a fight (Fm6)to (G)pass (Fm6)the (G7)time a (Cm)long,

(D7)he’s got a (Gm)lit tle (D7)gram o (Gm)phone (Bbm6)that (Am)plays (C7)this (F7)song:

(Bb)Take me back to dear old (Ebm6)Bligh

(Bb)ty,

put me (F7)on the (Bb)train for (F7)Lon don (Bb7)Town.

(F7)Take me ov er there,

drop me a ny where,

(C7)Liv er pool, Leeds or Bir ming ham well (F)I (C7)don’t (F)care!

(Bb)I should love to see my (Ebm6)best

(Bb)girl,

(Bb7)cud dl ing up a gain we soon should (Eb6)be;

(Gdim)Whoa!

(Bb)Tid dle y id dle y (Eb)igh (Bb)ty, (C7)hur ry me home to Bligh ty; (F7)Bligh ty is the place for (Bb)me.

(Bb)Take me back to dear old (Ebm6)Bligh

(Bb)ty,

put me (F7)on the (Bb)train for (F7)Lon don (Bb7)Town.

(F7)Take me ov er there,

drop me a ny where,

(C7)Liv er pool, Leeds or Bir ming ham well (F)I (C7)don’t (F)care!

(Bb)I should love to see my (Ebm6)best

(Bb)girl,

(Bb7)cud dl ing up a gain we soon should (Eb6)be;

(Gdim)Whoa!

(Bb)Tid dle y id dle y (Eb)igh (Bb)ty, (C7)hur ry me home to Bligh ty; (F7)Bligh ty is the place for (Bb)me.

(Bb)me.

Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty" by Fred Godfrey: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Eb, 120 BPM.

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 “Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty" by Fred Godfrey 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 "Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty" 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 "Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty" 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 "Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty"?
"Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty" was originally performed by Fred Godfrey. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

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