If it (F7)keeps on rain you, ing, le vee’s going you to break.
good,
no, (Bb5)if it (F7)keeps on won’t rain you, ing, le vee’s won’t going you to break.
(Bb5)When the (F7)le vee breaks, have no you place to stay.
(F7)Mean old le vee, taught me to weep and and moan.
Lord (well), (F7)mean old le vee, taught me to weep and and moan.
I’m (Bb5)think It’s (F7)got what it takes to make a moun tain man hap leave his home.
Oh, well, oh, well, (Bb5)oh, well,
ooh.
Ah, don’t it (F)make you feel bad when you’re (C)try’n’ to find your way home, (and) (Bb)don’t know which way (C)to go?
If you’re (F)go ing down south (and) got (C)no work to do then you (Bb)go north to Chi (C)ca (Eb)go.
(F)Ah,
(C)ah,
(Bb)ah,
(C)ah, (F)ah.
(F)Ah,
(C)ah.
(Bb)Ah,
(C)ah, (Eb)ah, (F)ah.
(F)Ah,
(C)ah,
(Bb)ah,
(C)ah, (Eb)ah.
Oh,
(C)oh.
Go ing,
I’m (Bb5)going to (F7)Chi ca go,
going to Chi ca go.
Sor ry, but I can’t take you.
Ah,
go ing down.
I’m (Bb5)go ing (F7)down now.
Go ing down, I’m go ing down now.
Go ing down,
(Bb5)go ing (F7)down,
go ing down,
go ing down.
When The Levee Breaks — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "When The Levee Breaks" by Led Zeppelin: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Bb, 140 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “When The Levee Breaks”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "When The Levee Breaks" by Led Zeppelin in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 140 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 The Levee Breaks" 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 The Levee Breaks"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "When The Levee Breaks", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "When The Levee Breaks" 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 The Levee Breaks"?
- 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 The Levee Breaks"?
- "When The Levee Breaks" was originally performed by Led Zeppelin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Led Zeppelin are available?
- Other accompaniments by Led Zeppelin: "Achilles Last Stand", "Dazed And Confused", "Kashmir". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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