Once a (G7)lone ly cat er pil lar sat and (Dm7)cried,
to a (C)sym pa thet ic (G7)bee tle by his (C)side,
“I’ve (Cdim)got no (Dm7)bo dy to hug
I’m (G7aug)such an (C)ug ul ly bug!” Then a (G7)spi der and a dra gon fly re (Dm7)plied
“If you’re (C)se ri ous and (Em)want to win a (Am)bride,
(Ab7)come a long with us (C)to the glo ri ous (G7)an nu al Ug ly Bug (C)Ball.” Come (C7aug)on, let’s (F)crawl, got ta crawl, got ta crawl to the Ug ly Bug (C)Ball, to the (Gm6)ball, to the (A7)ball, and a hap py time we’ll (D7)have
there,
one and (C)all, (C7)at the (F)Ug ly Bug (C)Ball.
Once a (G7)lone ly cat er pil lar sat and (Dm7)cried,
to a (C)sym pa thet ic (G7)bee tle by his (C)side,
“I’ve (Cdim)got no (Dm7)bo dy to hug
I’m (G7aug)such an (C)ug ul ly bug!” Then a (G7)spi der and a dra gon fly re (Dm7)plied
“If you’re (C)se ri ous and (Em)want to win a (Am)bride,
(Ab7)come a long with us (C)to the glo ri ous (G7)an nu al Ug ly Bug (C)Ball.” Come (C7aug)on, let’s (F)crawl, got ta crawl, got ta crawl to the Ug ly Bug (C)Ball, to the (Gm6)ball, to the (A7)ball, and a hap py time we’ll (D7)have
there,
one and (C)all, (C7)at the (F)Ug ly Bug (C)Ball.
Once a (C)Ball.
The Ugly Bug Ball — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "The Ugly Bug Ball" by Burl Ives: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 100 BPM.
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 — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “The Ugly Bug Ball”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Ugly Bug Ball" by Burl Ives in?
- The backing track is in C 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 Ugly Bug Ball" 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 Ugly Bug Ball"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Ugly Bug Ball", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Ugly Bug Ball" 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 Ugly Bug Ball"?
- 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 Ugly Bug Ball"?
- "The Ugly Bug Ball" was originally performed by Burl Ives. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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