Tuxedo Junction

by The Manhattan Transfer
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Lyrics

Boop bop, boop bop,

boop bop, boop bop.

Boop bop, boop bop,

(A)boop bop, (D)boop (D#dim)bop.

Way (E)down (A)south,

in Bir ming ham, I mean (A)south,

in Al a bam’, there’s a (A)place

where peo ple go to dance the night a way.

It’s (E)a (D)junc tion

where the (A)town folk meet.

At each (D)func tion

in their best they’ll

greet you.

Ba (A)yoo be dah be (D)doo bop.

Ba (A)yoo be dah be (D)doo bop.

Ba (A)yoo be dah be (D)doo bop.

Boo ah doo ah yoo ah.

Boop bop, boop bop,

boop bop, boop bop.

Boop bop, boop bop,

(Bb)boop

(Bb)bop,

(Eb)boop (Edim)bop.

(F)Boop bop, boop bop,

boop bop, boop bop.

Boop bop, boop bop,

(Bb)boop

(Bb)bop,

(Eb)boop (Edim)bop.

(F)Boop bop, boop bop,

boop bop, boop bop.

(F)Way down south,

in Bir ming ham, I mean (B)south,

in Al a bam’, (F#)that old place...

Boop bop, boop bop,

boop bop, boop bop.

Boop bop, boop bop,

(B)boop bop,

(E)boop (Fdim)bop.

Way (F#)down (B)south,

in Bir ming ham, I mean (B)south,

in Al a bam’s an old (B)place

where peo ple go to dance the night a way.

They (F#)all (B)drive

or walk for miles to get (B)blues

that south ern style.

So blue

it’ll make you want to dance the night a way.

Tuxedo Junction — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Tuxedo Junction" by The Manhattan Transfer as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in A — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 100 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “Tuxedo Junction

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Tuxedo Junction" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key A, 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 "Tuxedo Junction" by The Manhattan Transfer in?
The backing track is in A 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 "Tuxedo Junction" 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 "Tuxedo Junction"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Tuxedo Junction", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Tuxedo Junction" 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 "Tuxedo Junction"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Tuxedo Junction"?
"Tuxedo Junction" was originally performed by The Manhattan Transfer. 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 — both hands, classic piano notation, key of A, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Tuxedo Junction" 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 — 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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