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Are we real ly hap py here
with (Fm7)this lone ly game we play?
Look ing for words
to say
search ing but not find ing, un der stand ing an y where,
we’re lost
in a mas
que rade.
Both a fraid to say we’re just to far a way
from be ing close to geth er from the start.
We (Dm7)tried to talk it o ver
but the words got in the way.
We’re lost
in side
this lone ly game we play.
Thoughts of leav ing dis ap pear
ev (Fm7)’ry time I see your eyes.
No mat ter how hard
I (Gm7)try,
ooh,
to un der stand the reas ons that we car ry on this way,
we’re lost
in a mas
que rade.
This Masquerade — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "This Masquerade" by George Benson in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key F, 96 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F) 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 “This Masquerade”
- Why does the accompaniment for "This Masquerade" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "This Masquerade" by George Benson in?
- The backing track is in F at 96 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 "This Masquerade" 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 "This Masquerade"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "This Masquerade", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "This Masquerade" 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 "This Masquerade"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "This Masquerade"?
- "This Masquerade" was originally performed by George Benson. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by George Benson are available?
- Other accompaniments by George Benson: "The Ghetto". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "This Masquerade" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for This Masquerade by George Benson, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is F; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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