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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "The Number One Song In Heaven" by Sparks 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 130 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 Number One Song In Heaven”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Number One Song In Heaven" 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 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.
- 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 Number One Song In Heaven" 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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