I’ll (Eb)nev er for (Cm)get
the (Gm)peo ple I (C7)met
(F7)brav ing those (Bb7)an
gry (Eb)skies;
I re (Gm)mem ber (D7)well as the (Gm)sha (Gm7)dows (Gm6)fell,
the (Cm7)light of (F7)hope in their (Fm7)eyes.
(Bb7)And (Fm7)tho’ I’m far a (Bb7)way,
I (G7)still can hear them (Cm)say, (Cm7)“Thumbs (Cm6)up!”
For when the (Fm7)dawn
(F)comes
(Bb9)up:
There’ll be (Eb)blue
birds
(Gm)o ver
(Eb7)the (Ab)white
cliffs (Ebdim)of (Eb)Do ver,
(Cm7)to (Fm)mor
(Fm7)row,
(Bb9)just you (Bb7)wait and (Cm)see.
(Bb7)There’ll be (Eb)love
and
(Gm)laugh ter
(Eb7)and (Ab)peace
ev (Ebdim)er (Eb)af ter,
(Cm7)to (Fm)mor
(Fm7)row,
(Bb9)when the (Bb7)world is (Ab6)free.
(Eb7)The (Ab)shep herd will (Abaug)tend his (Ab6)sheep,
(Ebdim)the (Eb)val ley will bloom
a gain,
(Eb7)and (Ab)Jim my will (Fm)go to (Cm)sleep
in his (Cm7)own lit tle (F7)room
a (Fm7)gain.
(Bb7)There’ll be (Eb)blue
birds
(Gm)o ver
(Eb7)the (Ab)white
cliffs (Ebdim)of (Eb)Do ver,
(Cm7)to (Fm)mor
(Fm7)row,
(Bb7)just you wait and (Eb7)see.
(Bb7)There’ll be (Eb)blue
birds
(Gm)o ver
(Eb7)the (Ab)white
cliffs (Ebdim)of (Eb)Do ver,
(Cm7)to (Fm)mor
(Fm7)row,
(Bb9)just you (Bb7)wait and (Cm)see.
(Bb7)There’ll be (Eb)love
and
(Gm)laugh ter
(Eb7)and (Ab)peace
ev (Ebdim)er (Eb)af ter,
(Cm7)to (Fm)mor
(Fm7)row,
(Bb9)when the (Bb7)world is (Ab6)free.
(Eb7)The (Ab)shep herd will (Abaug)tend his (Ab6)sheep,
(Ebdim)the (Eb)val ley will bloom
a gain,
(Eb7)and (Ab)Jim my will (Fm)go to (Cm)sleep
in his (Cm7)own lit tle (F7)room
a (Fm7)gain.
(Bb7)There’ll be (Eb)blue
birds
(Gm)o ver
(Eb7)the (Ab)white
cliffs (Ebdim)of (Eb)Do ver,
(Cm7)to (Fm)mor
(Fm7)row,
(Bb7)just you wait and (Eb7)see.
(Bb7)There’ll be (F)see.
The White Cliffs Of Dover — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "The White Cliffs Of Dover" by Walter Kent: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Ab, 64 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “The White Cliffs Of Dover”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The White Cliffs Of Dover" by Walter Kent in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 64 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 White Cliffs Of Dover" 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 White Cliffs Of Dover"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The White Cliffs Of Dover", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The White Cliffs Of Dover" 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 White Cliffs Of Dover"?
- 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 White Cliffs Of Dover"?
- "The White Cliffs Of Dover" was originally performed by Walter Kent. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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