The Diving Board

by Elton John
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Lyrics

Took a high dive,

arc ing out wide

in to the crowd.

ple.

Out to the sound of their wild ap plause.

But you’ve heard it be fore

and you’ve seen it all

from (Db)up there on the div ing board.

You’d fall

in to the e -

a bove peo ple.

on a limb, fra gile and a dored.

who be low knows that,

you’re still a my ste ry

from (Db)way up

You’d

Sink or swim

I can’t re (D)call

who (Gm)said that to me?

When I was (Em7)six teen

and (Ab6)full of the world and its noise.

But you beat the (Cm)drum.

You fell in love with it (D)all.

The pla nets a (Gm)light,

those diz zy (G)heights

and the (Db)view

from the (Ab)div

ing board.

Took the (Eb)grand prize,

you and your eyes.

But ter fly light.

ple.

Es cap ing the

fangs and their

Such a pale lit tle thing,

in your li ly white

from (Db)high

You’d

Sink or swim

I can’t re (D)call

who (Gm)said that to me?

When I was (Em7)six teen

and (Ab6)full of the world and its noise.

But you beat the (Cm)drum.

You fell in love with it (D)all.

The pla nets a (Gm)light,

those diz zy (G)heights

and the (Db)view

from the (Ab)div

ing board.

Took the

Sink or swim

And the (Db)view

from the (Ab)div

ing board.

The Diving Board — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "The Diving Board" by Elton John 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 Eb, 111 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 “The Diving Board

Why does the accompaniment for "The Diving Board" 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 "The Diving Board" by Elton John in?
The backing track is in Eb at 111 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 Diving Board" 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 Diving Board"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Diving Board", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Diving Board" 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 Diving Board"?
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 Diving Board"?
"The Diving Board" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?
Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "The Diving Board" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for The Diving Board by Elton John, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Eb; 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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