The Diving Board

by Elton John
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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 - (Ebdim7)ther,

a bove peo ple.

on a limb, fra gile and a dored.

who be low knows that,

you’re still a my ste ry

(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 (Eb)reach

fangs and their (Ebm)claws.

Such a pale lit tle thing,

in your li ly white (Cm)skin,

(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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "The Diving Board" by Elton John 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 111 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 Diving Board

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Diving Board" 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 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.
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 Diving Board" 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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