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) — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)" by Vincent Youmans as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Db — 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 (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)

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Db, 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 "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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Db, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Tea For Two (From No, No, Nanette)" 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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