(Ab)We are the sons (Cbdim)of the (Bbm7)des (Eb7)ert (Bbm7)hav (Eb7)ing the time (Ebdim)of our (Ab)lives,
(Faug)march (F7)ing a (Faug)long (Bb11)two (Bb7)thous and (Dbdim)strong, (Fm7)far (Bb7)from our sweet (Bb13)hearts and (Eb7)wives.
(Cbdim)God (Bbm7)bless (Eb7)them.
(Ab)Tramp tramp tramp the boys are march
ing and (Ab)chant ing you this (Db6)mel (Db7)o (C)dy,
ooh ooh (Fm)ooh (C7)ooh (Fm)ooh (C7)ooh ooh (Fm)ooh ooh (C7)ooh ooh (Fm)ooh.
(Ab)Sons (Fm7)of the (Bb9)des (Eb7)ert are (Ab)we.
(Ab)We are the sons (Cbdim)of the (Bbm7)des (Eb7)ert (Bbm7)hav (Eb7)ing the time (Ebdim)of our (Ab)lives,
(Faug)march (F7)ing a (Faug)long (Bb11)two (Bb7)thous and (Dbdim)strong, (Fm7)far (Bb7)from our sweet (Bb13)hearts and (Eb7)wives.
(Cbdim)God (Bbm7)bless (Eb7)them.
(Ab)Tramp tramp tramp the boys are march
ing and (Ab)chant ing you this (Db6)mel (Db7)o (C)dy,
ooh ooh (Fm)ooh (C7)ooh (Fm)ooh (C7)ooh ooh (Fm)ooh ooh (C7)ooh ooh (Fm)ooh.
(Ab)Sons (Fm7)of the (Bb9)des (Eb7)ert are (Ab)we.
(Ab)we.
We Are The Sons Of The Desert — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "We Are The Sons Of The Desert" by T. Marvin Hatley: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Db, 126 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 “We Are The Sons Of The Desert”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "We Are The Sons Of The Desert" by T. Marvin Hatley in?
- The backing track is in Db at 126 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 "We Are The Sons Of The Desert" 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 "We Are The Sons Of The Desert"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "We Are The Sons Of The Desert", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "We Are The Sons Of The Desert" 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 "We Are The Sons Of The Desert"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "We Are The Sons Of The Desert"?
- "We Are The Sons Of The Desert" was originally performed by T. Marvin Hatley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by T. Marvin Hatley are available?
- Other accompaniments by T. Marvin Hatley: "Honolulu Baby". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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