(C7)Say good (F)bye
my own true (C7)lov er
as we sing
a lov er’s (F)song.
(F7)How it (Bb)breaks
my heart to (F)leave you,
now the (Bb)car
ni val is (C7)gone.
High a (F)bove
the dawn is (C7)wak ing
and my tears
are fall ing (F)rain,
(F7)for the (Bb)car
ni val is (F)o ver.
We may (Bb)nev
er (C7)meet a (F)gain.
(F7)Like a (Bb)drum
my heart was (F)beat ing
and your (Bb)kiss
was sweet as (Am)wine,
but the (Bb)joys
of love are (Am)fleet ing
(Dm)for Pier (Bb)rot
and Col um (Eb)bine.
Now the (F)har
bour light is (C7)call ing.
This will be
our last good (F)bye.
(F7)Tho’ the (Bb)car
ni val is (F)o ver
I will (Bb)love
you till I (F)die.
(C7)Say good (F)bye
my own true (C7)lov er
as we sing
a lov er’s (F)song.
(F7)How it (Bb)breaks
my heart to (F)leave you,
now the (Bb)car
ni val is (C7)gone.
High a (F)bove
the dawn is (C7)wak ing
and my tears
are fall ing (F)rain,
(F7)for the (Bb)car
ni val is (F)o ver.
We may (Bb)nev
er (C7)meet a (F)gain.
(F7)Like a (Bb)drum
my heart was (F)beat ing
and your (Bb)kiss
was sweet as (Am)wine,
but the (Bb)joys
of love are (Am)fleet ing
(Dm)for Pier (Bb)rot
and Col um (Eb)bine.
Now the (F)har
bour light is (C7)call ing.
This will be
our last good (F)bye.
(F7)Tho’ the (Bb)car
ni val is (F)o ver
I will (Bb)love
you till I (F)die.
(C7)Say good (F)die.
The Carnival Is Over — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "The Carnival Is Over" by Tom Springfield: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Bb, 80 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “The Carnival Is Over”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Carnival Is Over" by Tom Springfield in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 80 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 "The Carnival Is Over" 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 "The Carnival Is Over"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Carnival Is Over", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Carnival Is Over" 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 "The Carnival Is Over"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Carnival Is Over"?
- "The Carnival Is Over" was originally performed by Tom Springfield. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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