(CN.C.)To ev ’ry (C)thing (F)(Turn, (C)turn, (F)turn) there is a (C)sea son (F)(Turn, (C)turn (F6)turn) and a (G7)time for ev ’ry pur pose un der (C)hea ven.
A time to be (G7)born, a time to break (C)die; down a time to (G7)plant, a time to (C)reap; a time to (G7)kill, a time to (C)heal, a time to (G7)laugh, a swear time not to (C)weep.
To ev ’ry (C)thing (F)(Turn, (C)turn, (F)turn) there is a (C)sea son (F)(Turn, (C)turn (F6)turn) and a (G7)time for ev ’ry pur pose un der (C)hea ven.
A time to build (G7)up, a time to break (C)hate; down a time to (G7)dance, a time to (C)mourn; a time to (G7)cast a time way (C)stones, a time to (G7)gath er swear stones not to (C)gether.
To ev ’ry (C)late.
Turn! Turn! Turn! — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Turn! Turn! Turn!" by Pete Seeger 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 C, 120 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 “Turn! Turn! Turn!”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Turn! Turn! Turn!" by Pete Seeger in?
- The backing track is in C 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 "Turn! Turn! Turn!" 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 "Turn! Turn! Turn!"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Turn! Turn! Turn!", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Turn! Turn! Turn!" 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 "Turn! Turn! Turn!"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Turn! Turn! Turn!"?
- "Turn! Turn! Turn!" was originally performed by Pete Seeger. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Pete Seeger are available?
- Other accompaniments by Pete Seeger: "Where Have All The Flowers Gone". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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