About “When I Leave The World Behind”

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.