It was a (C)teen age wed ding and the old folks wished ’em well.
You could see that Pi erre did tru ly love the ma da moi selle.
And now the young mon sieur and ma dame have rung the cha pel bell.
C’est la vie, say the old folks, it goes to show you nev er can (C)tell.
They fur nished (C)teen age wed ding and the old folks wished ’em well.
You could see that Pi erre did tru ly love the ma da moi selle.
And now the young mon sieur and ma dame have rung the cha pel bell.
C’est la vie, say the old folks, it goes to show you nev er can (C)tell.
They had a
You Never Can Tell — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "You Never Can Tell" by Chuck Berry: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 160 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “You Never Can Tell”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "You Never Can Tell" by Chuck Berry in?
- The backing track is in C at 160 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 "You Never Can Tell" 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 "You Never Can Tell"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "You Never Can Tell", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "You Never Can Tell" 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 "You Never Can Tell"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "You Never Can Tell"?
- "You Never Can Tell" was originally performed by Chuck Berry. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Chuck Berry are available?
- Other accompaniments by Chuck Berry: "Nadine (Is It You)", "You Never Can Tell (from Pulp Fiction)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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