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(G)Young man, there’s no need to feel down, I said, (E)young man, pick your self off the ground, I said, (C)young man, ’cause you’re in a new town there’s no (D)need (C)to (D)be (C)un (G)hap (D)py.
(G)Young man, there’s a place you can go, I said, (E)young man, when you’re short on your dough.
You can (C)stay there and I’m sure you will find man y (D)ways (C)to (D)have (C)a (G)good (D)time.
It’s fun to stay at the (G)Y.
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It’s fun to stay at the (E)Y.
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They have (A)ev er y thing for young (A)men to en joy.
You can (D)hang out with all the boys.
It’s fun to stay at the (G)Y.
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It’s fun to stay at the (E)Y.
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You can (A)get your self clean you can (A)have a good meal.
You can (D)do what ev er you feel
are you listen ing to me,
what do you want to be?
you can make real your dreams but you’ve (D)got
(D)know (C)this (G)one (D)thing.
(G)No man does it all by him self.
said
put your pride the shelf.
And just (C)go
to the Y.
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I’m sure (D)they (C)can (D)help (C)you (G)to (D)day,
It’s fun to stay at the (G)Y.
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It’s fun to stay at the (E)Y.
M.
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They have (A)ev er y thing for young (A)men to en joy.
You can (D)hang out with all the boys.
It’s fun to stay at the (G)Y.
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It’s fun to stay at the (E)Y.
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You can (A)Young man, young (A)need to feel down.
Young man, young your -
- self off the (D)ground.
you want to be?
Y.m.c.a. — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Y.m.c.a." by Village People 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 G, 136 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “Y.m.c.a.”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Y.m.c.a." 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 "Y.m.c.a." by Village People in?
- The backing track is in G at 136 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 "Y.m.c.a." 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 "Y.m.c.a."?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Y.m.c.a.", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Y.m.c.a." 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 "Y.m.c.a."?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Y.m.c.a."?
- "Y.m.c.a." was originally performed by Village People. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Can I use "Y.m.c.a." as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Y.m.c.a. by Village People, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is G; 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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