Other arrangements of The Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')
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(CN.C.)With my (A)high starched (Bm)col lar and my (A)high top (Bm)shoes, and my (A)hair piled (Bm6)high up on my (A6)head, I (Bm7)went to lose a (E7)jol ly (Amaj9)hour on the (A6)trol ley, and lost my (B13)heart in (E9sus4)stead.
(CN.C.)With his (A)light brown (Bm)der by and his (Amaj7)bright green (Bm)tie, he was (Amaj7)quite the (G#7)hand som est of (C#m)men.
(Caug)I (E6)start ed to (F#m)yen, so I (E6)count ed to (F#m)ten, then I count ed to (B9)ten a (E7)gain.
(A69)Clang, clang, clang went the trol ley,
ding, ding, ding went the (E9sus4)bell,
(A9)zing, zing, zing went my (D)heart strings; from the (A6)mo ment I (E9)saw him, I (A69)fell.
(A)Chug, chug, (Aaug)chug went the (A6)mo tor,
(A)bump, bump, (Aaug)bump went the (Bm)brake,
(A7)thump, thump, thump went my (D)heart (Bm7)strings; when he (A6)smiled, I could (Bm7)feel the (E7)car (A69)shake.
He tipped his (E7sus4)hat and took a (A69)sat, he said he (E7sus4)hoped he had nβt (E7)stepped up on my (A69)feet.
He asked my (D#m7)name, I held my (C#m)breath; I (C)could nβt (B6)speak be cause he (F#13)scared me half to (B9)death.
(A)Buzz, buzz, (A6)buzz went the (Amaj7)buz zer,
(A)plop, plop, (A6)plop went the (Bm7)wheels,
(A13)stop, stop, stop went my (D)heart (Dm)strings.
As he (A)start ed to (Bm7)go, then I (C#m7)start ed to (Dm)know how it (Cdim7)feels
when the (E9)u ni verse (A69)reels.
The (CN.C.)day was (Ab7sus4)bright, the (Ab7)air was (Db6)sweet, the smell of (Ab7sus4)hon ey suc kle charmed you (Ab7)off your (Db6)feet.
You tried to (Gm7)sing, but could nβt (Eb)squeak; in fact, you (Eb)loved him, so you (Bb7)could nβt e ven (Eb9sus4)speak.
(A)Buzz, buzz, (A6)buzz went the (Amaj7)buz zer,
(A)plop, plop, (A6)plop went the (Bm7)wheels,
(A9sus4)stop, stop, (A13)stop went my (D69)heart strings.
(CN.C.)As he (A6)start ed to (Bm7)leave, I took (C#m7)hold of his (Dm6)sleeve with my (A6)hand,
and as if it were (Bm7)planned,
he stayed on with me, (Bm7)and it was (A)grand just to (Daug)stand (D6)with his (C#7)hand hold ing (F#m)mine,
βtil the (E9sus4)end of the (A69)line.
The Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis') β Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "The Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')" by Judy Garland as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C β sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 152 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About βThe Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')β
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes β both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, 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 Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')" by Judy Garland in?
- The backing track is in C at 152 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "The Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')" with this accompaniment?
- Yes β 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 Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')"?
- Effectively yes β it's the piano-only backing for "The Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "The Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')"?
- Yes β registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')"?
- "The Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')" was originally performed by Judy Garland. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode β both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols β but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')" 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 β 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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