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(Gm)Car o li na, (Gm)Car o li na, at (Cm)last they’ve got you (Bb)on the map,
(Gm)with a new tune, (Gm)fun ny blue tune, with a pe cu liar snap!
You may not be a ble to (Bb)buck or wing,
(D7)fox trot, two step, or (Gm)e ven sing; if you’ve (F)not got re (Fdim7)li gion, (F)in your feet, (Dbaug)you can (C7)do this prance and (F7)do (C7)it (F7)neat.
(Bb)Charles ton!
(D7)Charles ton!
(G7)Made in Car o lin a!
(C7)Some dance,
(F7)some prance,
(Bb)I’ll say,
(F7)there’s noth ing fin er than the (Bb)Charles ton,
(D7)Charles ton.
(G7)Gee, how you can (Gm)shuf fle;
ev ’ry step you do, leads to some thing new.
Man, I’m tell ing you, it’s a la pa zoo!
(Bb)Buck dance,
(D7)wing dance,
(G7)will be a back num ber; but the (C7)Charles ton, the new (F7)Charles ton,
(Bb)that dance (Dbdim7)is (F7)sure ly a com er.
(Gm)Some time
you’ll dance (Bb9)it (Eb)one time,
that dance called (Bb6)Charles ton,
made in South Car o (Bb)line!
(Bb)Charles ton!
(D7)Charles ton!
(G7)Made in Car o lin a!
(C7)Some dance,
(F7)some prance,
(Bb)I’ll say,
(F7)there’s noth ing fin er than the (Bb)Charles ton,
(D7)Charles ton.
(G7)Gee, how you can (Gm)shuf fle;
ev ’ry step you do, leads to some thing new.
Man, I’m tell ing you, it’s a la pa zoo!
(Bb)Buck dance,
(D7)wing dance,
(G7)will be a back num ber; but the (C7)Charles ton, the new (F7)Charles ton,
(Bb)that dance (Dbdim7)is (F7)sure ly a com er.
(Gm)Some time
you’ll dance (Bb9)it (Eb)one time,
that dance called (Bb6)Charles ton,
made in South Car o (Bb)line!
The Charleston — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "The Charleston" by Jimmy Johnson 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 “The Charleston”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Charleston" 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 "The Charleston" by Jimmy Johnson 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 "The Charleston" 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 Charleston"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Charleston", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Charleston" 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 Charleston"?
- 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 Charleston"?
- "The Charleston" was originally performed by Jimmy Johnson. 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 Eb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Charleston" 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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