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 no is n’t o ver.
The pres sure’s on, you feel it.
But you’ve got it all, be lieve it.
If (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 in por to do.
Peo ple are rais ing their ex pec ta tions.
Go on and feed ri them, this is your (G)mo ment, this no he si ta tion.
To day’s your day I feel it.
But You paved the way, be lieve it.
If (D)you get down, get up.
Oh, oh.
When (A)you get down, get up.
Eh, eh.
(Bm)Tsa mi na mi na san ga le wa.
This time for 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.
A na wa a fri 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 Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)" by Shakira featuring Freshlyground: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Featuring Freshlyground)”
- 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.
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