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I know a (Eb6)mill ion (Ebmaj7)aire, who’s bur dened (Eb6)down with (Ebmaj7)care, a load is on (Eb)his mind.
He’s think ing of the day when he must (Ab)pass (Eb)a (Cm6)way and leave (D7)his (Em6)wealth (D7)be (G)hind.
I have n’t (Eb6)an y (Ebmaj7)gold to leave when (Eb6)I grow (Ebmaj7)old, some how it passed (Eb)me by.
I’m ve (Eb)ry (F7)poor, but still I’ll leave (Eb)a (F7)pre cious will when (Cm)I (Fdim)must (F7)say (F13)good (Bb7)bye.
(CN.C.)I’ll leave the
(Bb7)sun shine to the (Bb6)flow (Bb)ers, I’ll leave the (Eb)spring time to the (Eb6)trees;
And (F)to (Bb7)the (Eb9)old folks I’ll leave the (Fm7)mem (Bb7)’ries of a (Bb7)ba by up (Fm7)on (Bb7)their (Eb)knees.
I’ll leave the (Eb9)night time to the (Ab9)dream (Ab)ers, I’ll leave the (F7)song birds to the (Bb7)blind;
I’ll leave the (Eb)moon a (G7aug)bove to (Fm6)those (Fm)in love, (Am)when (Eb)I leave the (Bb6)world (Bb7)be (G)hind,
When (Fm)I leave the (Bb7)world be (Eb)hind.
I’ll leave the (Bb7)sun shine to the (Bb6)flow (Bb)ers, I’ll leave the (Eb)spring time to the (Eb6)trees;
And (F)to (Bb7)the (Eb9)old folks I’ll leave the (Fm7)mem (Bb7)’ries of a (Bb7)ba by up (Fm7)on (Bb7)their (Eb)knees.
I’ll leave the (Eb9)night time to the (Ab9)dream (Ab)ers, I’ll leave the (F7)song birds to the (Bb7)blind;
I’ll leave the (Eb)moon a (G7aug)bove to (Fm6)those (Fm)in love, (Am)when (Eb)I leave the (Bb6)world (Bb7)be (G)hind,
When (Fm)I leave the (Bb7)world be (Eb)hind.
I’ll leave the (Eb)-
When I Leave The World Behind — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "When I Leave The World Behind" by Irving Berlin 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 Ab, 120 BPM.
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 “When I Leave The World Behind”
- Why does the accompaniment for "When I Leave The World Behind" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "When I Leave The World Behind" by Irving Berlin in?
- The backing track is in Ab 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 "When I Leave The World Behind" 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 "When I Leave The World Behind"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "When I Leave The World Behind", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "When I Leave The World Behind" 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 "When I Leave The World Behind"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "When I Leave The World Behind"?
- "When I Leave The World Behind" was originally performed by Irving Berlin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Irving Berlin are available?
- Other accompaniments by Irving Berlin: "I Got Lost In His Arms", "I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket", "Let's Face The Music And Dance (from Top Hat)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "When I Leave The World Behind" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for When I Leave The World Behind by Irving Berlin, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Ab; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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