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We will fly
way up high
and where the cold wind blows,
or in the sun,
laugh ing, hav ing fun
with all the (E)peo ple that she knows.
And if the si tu a (F#69)tion should keep us sep ar at ed,
you know the world (E)won’t fall a part.
And you will free (F#69)the beau ti ful bird
that’s caught in side your heart.
Can’t you (F#)hear her?
Oh, she (F#)cries so loud, casts her (F#)wild note o ver (F#)wa ter and (B)cloud.
That’s (E)the way (B)it’s gon na (C#m)be, lit tle (A)darl in’.
We’ll be rid (B)ing on (C#m)the hor (A)ses, yeah, yeah.
Way (B)up in the (C#m)sky, lit tle (A)darl in’,
and if (B)you fall (C#m)I’ll pick you up, I’ll pick you up.
You will grow
and un til you go
and I’ll be right there by your side.
And e ven then,
whis per the wind
and she will (E)car ry up your ride.
I hear all the peo ple of the world
in one bird’s lone ly cry,
see them try ing (F#69)ev ’ry way they know how
to make their spi rit fly.
That’s the way (B)it’s gon na (C#m)be, lit tle (A)darl in’.
You’ll go rid (B)ing on (C#m)the hor (A)ses, yeah, yeah.
Way (B)up in the (C#m)sky, lit tle (A)darl in’,
and if (B)you fall, pick you up, I’ll pick you up.
That’s the way (B)it’s gon (C#m)na be, lit tle (A)darl in’.
You’ll go rid (B)ing on (C#m)the hor (A)ses, yeah, yeah.
Way (B)up in the (C#m)sky, lit tle (A)darl in’,
and if (B)you fall (C#m)I’ll pick you up, I’ll pick you up.
That’s the way (B)it’s gon (C#m)na be, lit tle (A)darl in’.
You’ll go rid (B)ing on (C#m)the hor (A)ses, yeah, yeah.
Way (B)up in the (C#m)sky, lit tle (A)darl in’,
and if (B)you fall (C#m)I’ll pick you up, I’ll pick you up.
The Horses — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "The Horses" by Daryl Braithwaite as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in B — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 94 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 Horses”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Horses" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key B, 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 Horses" by Daryl Braithwaite in?
- The backing track is in B at 94 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 Horses" 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 Horses"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Horses", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Horses" 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 Horses"?
- 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 Horses"?
- "The Horses" was originally performed by Daryl Braithwaite. 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 B, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Horses" 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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