Why Am I Always The Bridesmaid?

by Traditional
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Lyrics

(F)Why am I dressed in these beau ti ful clothes?

(C7)What is the mat ter with me?

I’ve been the brides maid for twen ty two brides,

this time ’ll make twen ty (F)three.

(G7)Twen ty two la dies I’ve (C)helped off the shelf,

(G7)no doubt it seemd a bit (C)strange.

be ing the brides maid is (Dm)no good to me, and I (G7)could I could do with a (C7)change.

(F)Why am I al ways the (G7)brides

(C7)maid,

(F)nev er the (F7)blush ing (Bb)bride?

(Gm)Ding

(C7)dong!

(F)wed ding (Dm)bells

(G7)on ly ring for (C7)oth er ’gels, but (F)some

(F7)fine

(Bb)day

(Gm)Oh,

(C7)let it be (F)soon!

I shall (F)wake up in the (G7)morn ing on my (C7)own

hon ey (C7)moon.

(F)Why am I al ways the (G7)brides

(C7)maid,

(F)nev er the (F7)blush ing (Bb)bride?

(Gm)Ding

(C7)dong!

(F)wed ding (Dm)bells

(G7)on ly ring for (C7)oth er ’gels, but (F)some

(F7)fine

(Bb)day

(Gm)Oh,

(C7)let it be (F)soon!

I shall (F)wake up in the (G7)morn ing on my (C7)own

hon ey (C7)moon.

(F)moon.

Why Am I Always The Bridesmaid? — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Why Am I Always The Bridesmaid?" by Traditional as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — 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 (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.

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About “Why Am I Always The Bridesmaid?

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Why Am I Always The Bridesmaid?" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, 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 "Why Am I Always The Bridesmaid?" by Traditional in?
The backing track is in Bb 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 "Why Am I Always The Bridesmaid?" 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 "Why Am I Always The Bridesmaid?"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Why Am I Always The Bridesmaid?", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Why Am I Always The Bridesmaid?" 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 "Why Am I Always The Bridesmaid?"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Why Am I Always The Bridesmaid?"?
"Why Am I Always The Bridesmaid?" was originally performed by Traditional. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Traditional are available?
Other accompaniments by Traditional: "All Through The Night", "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way", "I Cannot Tell". 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 Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Why Am I Always The Bridesmaid?" 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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