The hours I (Gm7)spent with thee, dear (Bb7)heart,
are as a (Gm7)string of pearls to (Bb7)me.
I count them o ver ev ’ry (Ab)one a part, my (Bb7)ro sa ry, my (Eb)ro sa ry!
Each hour a (Gm7)pearl, each pearl a (Bb7)pray’r
to still a (Gm7)heart in ab sence (Bb7)wrung.
I tell each bead un to the (Ab)end, and there a (C)cross is (G)hung!
O, mem o (Gm7)ries that bless and (Bb7)burn!
O, bar ren (Gm)gain and bit ter (Bb7)loss!
I kiss each bead, and strive at (Ab)last to learn to kiss the (Cm)cross,
(F7)sweet heart, to (Bb7)kiss the (Eb)cross.
The Rosary — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "The Rosary" by Perry Como. 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 Ab, 120 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 Rosary”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Rosary" by Perry Como in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 120 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 Rosary" 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 Rosary"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Rosary", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Rosary" 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 Rosary"?
- 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 Rosary"?
- "The Rosary" was originally performed by Perry Como. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Perry Como are available?
- Other accompaniments by Perry Como: "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas", "Winter Wonderland". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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