Other arrangements of The Number One Song In Heaven
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This is the num ber one song in (Ab)hea ven,
(Eb)writ ten, of course, by the might i est hand.
(Fm11)All of the an gels are sheep in the fold of their (Eb)mas ter,
(Fm11)they al ways fol low the mas ter and his plan.
This is the num ber one song in (Ab)hea ven,
(Eb)why are you hear ing it (Bb)now,
you (Ab)ask.
(Fm11)May be you’re clos er to here than you im ag ine,
(Fm11)may be you’re clos er to here than you care to be.
(Fm11)It’s num ber one all o ver hea ven, it’s num ber one all o ver hea ven, it’s num ber one all o ver hea ven, the num ber one song all o ver hea ven.
If you should die be fore you wake,
if you should die while cross ing the street,
the song that you’ll hear, I guar an tee
(Fm11)it’s num ber one all o ver hea ven, it’s num ber one all o ver hea ven, it’s num ber one all o ver hea ven, the num ber one song all o ver hea ven.
The one that’s the rage up here in the clouds,
be loud as a crowd or soft as a doubt,
ly ri c’lly weak, but the mu sic’s the thing.
(Fm11)it’s num ber one all o ver hea ven, it’s num ber one all o ver hea ven, it’s num ber one all o ver hea ven, the num ber one song all o ver hea ven.
(Fm11)Gab ri el plays it.
God, how he plays it.
Gab ri el plays it.
God, how he plays it.
Gab ri el plays it.
God, how he plays it.
Gab ri el plays it, let’s hear him play it.
(Fm11)It’s num ber one all o ver hea ven, it’s num ber one all o ver hea ven, it’s num ber one all o ver heav en, the num ber one song all o ver hea ven.
The song fil ters down, down through the clouds.
It reach es the earth and winds all a round,
and then it breaks up in mil lions of ways.
It goes: (Fm11)la la la la, la la la la la.
La la la la, la la la la la.
La la la la la la la la la.
La la la, la la la la la.
Ooh, in cars it be comes a hit,
(Eb)and in your home it be comes ad (Ab)ver tise ment,
and in the streets it be comes (Ab)child ren sing ing… (Eb)Ooh,
(Bb)la la la la (Ab)la la la.
Ooh,
la la la la la la la la la la.
Ooh,
la la la la la la la la la la.
Ooh,
The Number One Song In Heaven — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "The Number One Song In Heaven" by Sparks 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 Ab, 130 BPM.
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 Number One Song In Heaven”
- Why does the accompaniment for "The Number One Song In Heaven" 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 Number One Song In Heaven" by Sparks in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 130 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 Number One Song In Heaven" 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 Number One Song In Heaven"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Number One Song In Heaven", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Number One Song In Heaven" 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 Number One Song In Heaven"?
- 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 Number One Song In Heaven"?
- "The Number One Song In Heaven" was originally performed by Sparks. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Sparks are available?
- Other accompaniments by Sparks: "Amateur Hour", "Beat The Clock", "Hippopotamus". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "The Number One Song In Heaven" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for The Number One Song In Heaven by Sparks, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Ab; 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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