Walking In The Air (Theme From The Snowman)

by Aled Jones
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We’re (Dm)walk ing in the air,

we’re float ing in the moon lit (C)sky;

the (Gm)peo ple far be low are (Bb)sleep ing as we fly.

I’m hold ing ve ry tight,

I’m rid ing in the mid night (C)blue;

I’m (Gm)find ing I can fly so (Bb)high a bove with you.

(Dm)On a cross the world

the vil la ges go by like (C)dreams,

the (Gm)ri vers and the hills, the (Bb)fo rests and the streams.

(A)Chil dren gaze

(Dm)o pen mouthed,

(G)ta ken by (G7)sur (C)prise;

(Cm)no bo dy

(F)down be low (F7)be (Bb)lieves

(E7)their (A)eyes.

(A7)We’re (Dm)surf ing in the air,

we’re swim ming in the fro zen (C)sky,

we’re (Gm)drift ing ov er i cy (Bb)moun tains float ing by.

(A)Sud den ly

(Dm)swoop ing low

(G)on an o (G7)cean (C)deep,

(Cm)rous ing up (Cm7)a (F)migh ty mon (F7)ster (Bb)from

(E7)his (A)sleep;

We’re (Dm)walk ing in the air,

we’re danc ing in the mid night (C)sky

and (Gm)ev ery one who sees us (Bb)greets us as we fly.

Walking In The Air (Theme From The Snowman) — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Walking In The Air (Theme From The Snowman)" by Aled Jones: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “Walking In The Air (Theme From The Snowman)

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Walking In The Air (Theme From The Snowman)" by Aled Jones in?
The backing track is in G at 120 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 "Walking In The Air (Theme From The Snowman)" 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 "Walking In The Air (Theme From The Snowman)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Walking In The Air (Theme From The Snowman)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Walking In The Air (Theme From The Snowman)" 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 "Walking In The Air (Theme From The Snowman)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Walking In The Air (Theme From The Snowman)"?
"Walking In The Air (Theme From The Snowman)" was originally performed by Aled Jones. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Aled Jones are available?
Other accompaniments by Aled Jones: "Did You Not Hear My Lady", "O Holy Night", "The Little Road To Bethlehem". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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