A Drop In The Ocean

by Ron Pope
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Lyrics

A (Dm)drop in the o cean, a (F)change in the weath (C)er.

I was (Dm)pray ing that you (Bb)and me might (F)end up to geth (C)er.

It’s like (Dm)wish ing for (Bb)rain as I (F)stand in the des (C)ert.

But I’m (Dm)hold ing you clos er than (F)most, ’cause (C)you are my (Bb)heav en.

I don’t (Bb)wan na waste the week (F)end.

If you don’t love me, pre (Dm)tend.

A (Bb)few more hours then it’s time to go.

As my train rolls down the (F)East coast I won der how you’ll (Dm)keep warm, s’too (Bb)late to cry, too bro ken to (C)move on.

And still (Gm)I can’t (F)let you (C)be.

Most (F)nights I (C)hard ly sleep.

Don’t take what (F)you don’t (C)need

from me.

It’s just a (Dm)drop in the o cean, a (F)change in the weath (C)er.

I was (Dm)pray ing that you (Bb)and me might (F)end up to geth (C)er.

It’s like (Dm)wish ing for (Bb)rain as I (F)stand in the des (C)ert.

But I’m (Dm)hold ing you clos er than (F)most, ’cause (C)you are my (Bb)heav en.

I don’t (Bb)Mis placed trust and old (F)friends,

nev er count ing re (Dm)grets.

By the (Bb)grace of God I do not rest at all.

New Eng land as (F)leaves change.

The last ex cuse that (Dm)I’ll claim, I was a (Bb)boy who loved (F)a wom an like a lit tle girl.

(Gm)I can’t (F)let you (C)be.

Most (F)nights I (C)hard ly sleep.

Don’t take what (F)you don’t (C)need

from me.

It’s just a (Dm)drop in the o cean, a (F)change in the weath (C)er.

I was (Dm)pray ing that you (Bb)and me might (F)end up to geth (C)er.

It’s like (Dm)wish ing for (Bb)rain as I (F)stand in the des (C)ert.

But I’m (Dm)hold ing you clos er than (F)most, ’cause (C)you are my (F)most, ’cause (C)you are my…

(Gm)Heav en does n’t (F)seem far a (C)way an y more.

No, no, (Gm)heav en does n’t (F)seem far a (Dm)way.

(Gm)Heav en does n’t (F)seem far a (C)way an y more.

No, no, (Gm)heav en does n’t (F)seem far a (C)way.

(Dm)Ah.

Ah.

(CN.C.)It’s just a (F)most, ’cause (C)you are my (Bb)heav en.

Oh, (Dm)you are my (Bb)heav en.

A Drop In The Ocean — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "A Drop In The Ocean" by Ron Pope. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Bb, 66 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.

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About “A Drop In The Ocean”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "A Drop In The Ocean" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "A Drop In The Ocean".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "A Drop In The Ocean" by Ron Pope in?
The backing track is in Bb at 66 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 "A Drop In The Ocean" 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 "A Drop In The Ocean"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "A Drop In The Ocean", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "A Drop In The Ocean" 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 "A Drop In The Ocean"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "A Drop In The Ocean"?
"A Drop In The Ocean" was originally performed by Ron Pope. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "A Drop In The Ocean" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "A Drop In The Ocean" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in Bb, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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