When I Leave The World Behind

by Irving Berlin
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Lyrics

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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "When I Leave The World Behind" by Irving Berlin 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 120 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 “When I Leave The World Behind”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "When I Leave The World Behind" 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 "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.
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 "When I Leave The World Behind" 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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