The Perfect Year

by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Lyrics

Ring out the (Ebmaj7)old,

bring in the (Ab)new,

a mid night (Ebmaj9)wish

to share with (Ab)you.

Your lips are (Fm)warm,

my head is (Fm6)light,

were we in (Ab)love

be fore to (Ebmaj7)night?

(Bbm7)I don’t need a (Eb7sus)crowd ed (Abmaj7)ball room

(Abm7)ev ’ry thing I want is (Cm7)here,

if you’re with (Fm7)me,

next year will (Abmaj7)be

the per fect (Ebmaj7)year.

No need to (Ebmaj7)hear

the mus ic (Ab)play,

your eyes say (Ebmaj9)all

there is to (Ab)say.

The stars can (Fm)fade,

and they can (Fm6)shine,

long as your (Ab)face

is next (Ebmaj7)mine.

(Bbm7)I don’t need a (Eb7sus)crowd ed (Abmaj7)ball room

(Abm7)ev ’ry thing I want is (Cm7)here,

if you’re with (Fm7)me,

next year will (Abmaj7)be

the per fect (Ebmaj7)year.

No need to (Ebmaj7)year.

(D)We don’t need a crowd ed (Amaj7)ball room,

(Am)ev ’ry thing we need is (C#m7)here.

If you’re with (F#m9)me

next year will (A)be

the per fect (Emaj7)year.

It’s new year’s eve

and hopes are (A)high

dance one year (Emaj9)in,

kiss one good (A)bye.

An oth er (F#m7)chance,

an oth er start.

So ma ny (A)dreams

to tease the (Emaj9)heart.

(D)We don’t need a crowd ed (Amaj7)ball room,

(Am)ev ’ry thing we need is (C#m7)here.

And face to (F#m9)face

we will em (A)brace

the per fect (Emaj7)year.

(D)We don’t need a crowd ed (Amaj7)ball room,

(Am)ev ’ry thing we need is here.

So face to (F#m9)face

we shall em (A)brace

the per fect (Emaj7)year.

(Emaj7)year.

The Perfect Year — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "The Perfect Year" by Andrew Lloyd Webber 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 100 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 Perfect Year

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Perfect Year" 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 Perfect Year" by Andrew Lloyd Webber in?
The backing track is in Ab at 100 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 Perfect Year" 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 Perfect Year"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Perfect Year", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Perfect Year" 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 Perfect Year"?
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 Perfect Year"?
"The Perfect Year" was originally performed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Andrew Lloyd Webber are available?
Other accompaniments by Andrew Lloyd Webber: "As If We Never Said Goodbye (from Sunset Boulevard)", "As If We Never Said Goodbye (from Sunset Boulevard)", "Beneath A Moonless Sky (from Love Never Dies)". 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 Perfect Year" 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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