(E)Here comes John ny sing ing old ies you a gold ies hand be bop a lu la ba by what walk I in’ say shoes here comes John ny sing ing I pow er got ta wo man ry down in the tun nels trying to make it pay.
He got the ac tion he got the mo tion yeah the boy can play de di ca tion de vo tion (E)turn ing all the night time in to the day he do the (E)song a bout the sweet vio lence lo vin’ and (B)wo dou ble man talk he do the (E)song a bout the knife trou ble and the strife he do the (E7)walk
he do the walk of (A)life yeah he do the walk of life.
(E)Here comes John ny and he’ll tell ies you a sto ry hand be me down lu my ba by what walk I in’ say shoes here comes John ny with the I pow er and the glo man ry down back the beat nels trying the talk in’ blues.
He got the ac tion he got the mo tion yeah the boy can play de di ca tion de vo tion (E)turn ing all the night time in to the day he do the (E)song a bout the sweet vio lence lo vin’ and (B)wo dou ble man talk he do the (E)song a bout the knife trou ble and the strife he do the (E7)walk
he do the walk of (A)life yeah he do the walk of life.
Walk Of Life — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Walk Of Life" by Dire Straits 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 E, 176 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Walk Of Life”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Walk Of Life" by Dire Straits in?
- The backing track is in E at 176 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 "Walk Of Life" 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 "Walk Of Life"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Walk Of Life", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Walk Of Life" 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 "Walk Of Life"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Walk Of Life"?
- "Walk Of Life" was originally performed by Dire Straits. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Dire Straits are available?
- Other accompaniments by Dire Straits: "Brothers in Arms", "Private Investigations". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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