Walkin' Back To Happiness

by Helen Shapiro
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Lyrics

Fun ny, but it’s true, what lone li ness can do.

Since I’ve been a way (CN.C.)I have loved you more each day.

(Ab)Walk in’ back to (Fm)hap pi ness.

(Ab)Whoo pa, oh yeah.

Said good bye to (Fm)lone li ness.

(Ab)Whoo pa, oh yeah.

I nev er knew (Ab)I’d miss you.

(Bbm7)Now I (Eb)know what (Ab)I must do.

Walk in’ back to (Fm)hap pi ness (Bbm7)I (Eb)shared with (Ab)you.

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, (Fm)yeah, ba ba ba do.) I’m (Ab)mak ing up for (Fm)things I said.

And mis takes (Fm)which they led.

should n’t have (Ab)gone a way.

(Bbm7)So I’m (Eb)com ing (Ab)back to day.

(Eb)threw a (Ab)way.

(Fm)yeah, ba ba ba do.) I’m (Fm)yeah, ba ba ba doo.) (Ab)Walk in’ back to hap pi ness with you.

(Ba ba ba da.) Said fare well to lone li ness I (Bbm)knew.

(Ba ba ba da.) (Bbm7)Laid a side (Ab)fool ish pride, (Bb7)learned the truth from (Eb)tears I cried.

(A)Spread the news I’m (F#m)on my way.

(A)Whoo pa, oh yeah.

All my blues have (F#m)blown a way.

(A)Whoo pa, oh yeah.

I’m bring ing you (A)love so true.

(Bm7)’Cause that’s (E)what I (A)owe to you.

Walk in’ back to (F#m)hap pi ness (Bm7)I (E)shared with (A)you.

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, (F#m)yeah, ba ba ba doo.) (Am)Walk in’ back to hap pi ness a again.

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, (F#m)yeah, ba ba ba doo.) (Am)Walk in’ back to hap pi ness a gain.

(Yeah, (E)yeah, yeah, (Bm7)yeah, ba ba ba doo.) (Am)Walk in’ back to hap pi ness a again.

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, (F#m)yeah, ba ba ba doo.) (Am)Walk in’ back to hap pi ness a gain.

(Yeah, (E)yeah, yeah, (Bm7)yeah, ba ba ba doo.)

Walkin' Back To Happiness — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Walkin' Back To Happiness" by Helen Shapiro as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 80 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “Walkin' Back To Happiness”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Walkin' Back To Happiness" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, 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 "Walkin' Back To Happiness" by Helen Shapiro in?
The backing track is in Ab at 80 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 "Walkin' Back To Happiness" 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 "Walkin' Back To Happiness"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Walkin' Back To Happiness", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Walkin' Back To Happiness" 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 "Walkin' Back To Happiness"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Walkin' Back To Happiness"?
"Walkin' Back To Happiness" was originally performed by Helen Shapiro. 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 Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Walkin' Back To Happiness" 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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