The New Fever Waltz

by Elton John
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Lyrics

For (Bm)got ten scars re (D)mind us of (G)too much war, too (Bm)lit tle love.

Be (G)neath the fault line (D)truth to burn, with (F)in the page so (C)much to learn.

(Bm)Wound ed birds (D)look to us.

(G)Who can heal?

(Bm)Who to trust?

Bring (G)down the gi ants (D)old and new.

Strike (F)up the band and (C)waltz on (G)through.

(CN.C.)I was (D)shak ing with a (F#m)fe ver when the (Bm)last good horse went down.

We were (G)just a cou ple danc ing where a (A)thou sand kings (D)were crowned.

(D)Shak ing with a (F#m)fe ver be (Bm)fore the white flag (Bm)flew and the (G)ball room o pened (D)up to us and the (F)danc ers (G)danced on (D)through.

(Bm)Love in ru ins, (D)torn a part, (G)vic tims of the (Bm)care less heart.

(G)Skat ing on the (D)cold grey ice, be (F)fore flood to (C)ward the light.

(Bm)Mud dy boots to (D)shi ny shoes, (G)head lines scream (A)ing (Bm)out the news.

From (G)dirt and damp to (D)hard wood floors, be (F)yond burned out (C)bro ken (G)walls.

(CN.C.)I was (D)shak ing with a (F#m)fe ver when the (Bm)last good horse went down.

We were (G)just a cou ple danc ing where a (A)thou sand kings (D)were crowned.

(D)Shak ing with a (F#m)fe ver be (Bm)fore the white flag (Bm)flew and the (G)ball room o pened (D)up to us and the (F)danc ers (G)danced on (D)through.

I was

And the (F)danc ers (G)danced on (D)through.

The New Fever Waltz โ€” Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "The New Fever Waltz" by Elton John. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of B, 110 BPM.

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 โ€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About โ€œThe New Fever Waltzโ€

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "The New Fever Waltz" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe โ€” especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "The New Fever Waltz".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The New Fever Waltz" by Elton John in?
The backing track is in B at 110 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones โ€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "The New Fever Waltz" with this accompaniment?
Yes โ€” 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 New Fever Waltz"?
Effectively yes โ€” it's the piano-only backing for "The New Fever Waltz", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The New Fever Waltz" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work โ€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "The New Fever Waltz"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The New Fever Waltz"?
"The New Fever Waltz" 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.
How do I use "The New Fever Waltz" as a backing track?
Just press play โ€” the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "The New Fever Waltz" to fit my voice?
Yes โ€” the original is in B, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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