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(Eb)When the mel low (Bb7)moon be gins to beam,
(Eb)ev ’ry (Ebaug)night I (Ab)dream a lit tle dream,
(Eb)and of (C7)course Prince (Fm7)Charm ing is the theme, (Bb7aug)the (Eb)he
(Caug)for (F9)me.
(Bb7)Al (Eb)though I re al (Bb7)ize as well as you,
(Gm)it is sel dom (Cm)that a dream comes true,
to me it’s (F)clear
that (Bbdim)he’ll ap (Fm7)pear.
Some day he’ll come a long,
the man I love,
and he’ll be big and strong,
the man I love,
and when he comes my way,
I’ll do my best to (Eb)make
(Abmaj7)him
(Gm)stay.
He’ll look at me and smile,
I’ll un der stand,
and in a lit tle while,
he’ll ask my hand,
and though it seems ab surd,
I know we (Fm7)both (Bb13)won’t (Eb)say
a
(Eb)word.
(Cm)May be I shall (Cm7)meet him (D7)Sun day, (Ddim)may be (Cm)Mon day, may be (G7)not,
(Cm)still I’m sure to (Cm7)meet him (D7)one day, (Ddim7)may be (Cm)Tues day (C)will be (Ab)my good (Bb7)news day.
He’ll build a lit tle home,
just meant for two,
from which I’ll nev er roam,
who would, would you?
And so all else a bove,
I’m wait ing (Fm7)for (Bb13sus4)the (Eb)man
(Ab)I
(Eb)love.
Some day he’ll come a long,
the man I love,
and he’ll be big and strong,
the man I love,
and when he comes my way,
I’ll do my best to (Eb)make
(Abmaj7)him
(Gm)stay.
He’ll look at me and smile,
I’ll un der stand,
and in a lit tle while,
he’ll ask my hand,
and though it seems ab surd,
I know we (Fm7)both (Bb13)won’t (Eb)say
a
(Eb)word.
(Cm)May be I shall (Cm7)meet him (D7)Sun day, (Ddim)may be (Cm)Mon day, may be (G7)not,
(Cm)still I’m sure to (Cm7)meet him (D7)one day, (Ddim7)may be (Cm)Tues day (C)will be (Ab)my good (Bb7)news day.
He’ll build a lit tle home,
just meant for two,
from which I’ll nev er roam,
who would, would you?
And so all else a bove,
I’m wait ing (Fm7)for (Bb13sus4)the (Eb)man
(Ab)I
(Eb)love.
(Eb)love.
The Man I Love — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "The Man I Love" by George Gershwin as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 75 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 Man I Love”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Man I Love" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, 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 Man I Love" by George Gershwin in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 75 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 Man I Love" 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 Man I Love"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Man I Love", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Man I Love" 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 Man I Love"?
- 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 Man I Love"?
- "The Man I Love" was originally performed by George Gershwin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by George Gershwin are available?
- Other accompaniments by George Gershwin: "But Not For Me", "Do It Again", "Embraceable You". 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 Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Man I Love" 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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