Other arrangements of Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)
Pick a learning view.
You’re a good sol dier, choos ing your bat tles.
Pick your self up and dust your self (G)off and back in the sad dle.
You’re on the front line, ev ’ry one’s watch ing.
You know it’s se ri ous.
We’re get ting (G)clos er, this is n’t o ver.
The pres sure’s on, you feel it.
But you’ve got it all, be lieve it.
(D)When you fall, get up.
Oh, oh.
And (A)if you fall, get up.
Eh, eh.
(Bm)Tsa mi na mi na san ga le wa.
’Cause this is A fri ca.
(D)Tsa mi na mi na, eh, eh.
(A)Wa ka wa ka, eh, eh.
(Bm)Tsa mi na mi na san ga le wa.
This time for A fri ca.
Lis ten to your God, this is our mot to.
Your time to shine, don’t wait in line.
(G)Y va mos por to do.
Peo ple are rais ing their ex pec ta tions.
Go on and feed them, this is your (G)mo ment, he si ta tion.
To day’s your day I
You paved the way,
If (D)you get down,
When (A)you get down,
This time for
A na wa a a.
(D)Tsa mi na mi na, eh, eh.
(A)Wa ka wa ka, eh, eh.
(Bm)Tsa mi na mi na san ga le wa.
This time for A fri ca.
’Cause this is A fri ca.
(Bm)Tsa mi na mi na.
A na wa a a.
(D)Tsa mi na mi na.
(Bm)Tsa mi na mi na.
A na wa a a.
(D)Tsa mi na mi na, eh, eh.
(A)Wa ka wa ka eh, eh.
(Bm)Tsa mi na mi na san ga le wa.
A na wa a a.
(D)Tsa mi na mi na, eh, eh.
(A)Wa ka wa ka, eh, eh.
(Bm)Tsa mi na mi na san ga le wa.
This time for A fri ca.
(D)Djan go eh, eh.
(A)Djan go eh, eh.
(Bm)Tsa mi na mi na san ga le wa.
A na wa a a.
(D)Djan go eh, eh.
(A)Djan go eh, eh.
(Bm)Tsa mi na mi na san ga le wa.
A na wa a a.
This time for A fri ca.
This time for A fri ca.
This time for A fri ca.
This time for A fri ca.
Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground) — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)" by Shakira featuring Freshlyground 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 D, 128 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)" 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 "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)" by Shakira featuring Freshlyground in?
- The backing track is in D at 128 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 "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)" 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 "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)" 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 "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)"?
- "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)" was originally performed by Shakira featuring Freshlyground. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Can I use "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground) by Shakira featuring Freshlyground, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is D; 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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