Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)

by Vincent Youmans
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(Ab)I’m dis con (Eb7)tent ed with (Ab)homes that are (Eb7)rent ed, so (Ab)I have in (Eb7)vent ed my (A)own.

(Fm)Darl ing, this (G7)place is a (Bbm7)lov er’s o (C7)as is, where (Fm7)life’s wear y (G7)chase is un (F)known.

(Db)Far from the (Eb7)cry of the (Ab)ci ty, where flow ers (Dbm)pret ty car ess the (Bb7)streams.

(Ab)Co sy to (Eb7)hide in, to (Ab)live side by (Eb7)side in, don’t (Ab)let it a (Eb7)bide in my (A7)dreams.

(Bbm7)Pic ture (Eb7)you up (Bbm7)on my (Eb7)knee, just (Abmaj7)tea for (Ab6)two and (Abmaj7)two for (Ab6)tea; just (Bbm7)me for (Eb7)you and (Bbm7)you for (Eb7)me a (Ab6)lone.

(Dm7)No bo dy (G7)near us to (Dm7)see us or (G7)hear us, no (Cmaj7)friends or re (C6)lat ions on (Cmaj7)week end va (C6)ca tions.

We (Dm7)won’t have it (G7)known, dear, that (Dm7)we own a (G7)tel (G)e (C)phone,

(Eb7)dear.

(Bbm7)Day will (Eb7)break and (Bbm7)you’ll a (Eb7)wake and (Abmaj7)start to (Ab6)bake a (Abmaj7)su gar (Ab6)cake for (Bbm7)me to (Eb7)take for (Bbm7)all the (Eb7)boys to (C)see.

(Bbm)We will (Ebm)raise a (Faug)fam i (F)ly, a (Ebdim7)boy for (Bbm)you, a (Dbm)girl for me.

Oh, (Ab)can’t you (G)see how (Eb11)hap py (Eb7)we would (Ab)be.

(Bbm7)Pic ture (Eb7)you up (Bbm7)on my (Eb7)knee, just (Abmaj7)tea for (Ab6)two and (Abmaj7)two for (Ab6)tea; just (Bbm7)me for (Eb7)you and (Bbm7)you for (Eb7)me a (Ab6)lone.

(Dm7)No bo dy (G7)near us to (Dm7)see us or (G7)hear us, no (Cmaj7)friends or re (C6)lat ions on (Cmaj7)week end va (C6)ca tions.

We (Dm7)won’t have it (G7)known, dear, that (Dm7)we own a (G7)tel (G)e (C)phone,

(Eb7)dear.

(Bbm7)Day will (Eb7)break and (Bbm7)you’ll a (Eb7)wake and (Abmaj7)start to (Ab6)bake a (Abmaj7)su gar (Ab6)cake for (Bbm7)me to (Eb7)take for (Bbm7)all the (Eb7)boys to (C)see.

(Bbm)We will (Ebm)raise a (Faug)fam i (F)ly, a (Ebdim7)boy for (Bbm)you, a (Dbm)girl for me.

Oh, (Ab)can’t you (G)see how (Eb11)hap py (Eb7)we would (Ab)be.

(Fm)be.

Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette) — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)" by Vincent Youmans 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 Db, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 “Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)”

Why does the accompaniment for "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)" 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 "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)" by Vincent Youmans in?
The backing track is in Db 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 "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)" 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 "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)" 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 "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)"?
"Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)" was originally performed by Vincent Youmans. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Can I use "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette) by Vincent Youmans, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Db; 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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