A Sky Blue Shirt And A Rainbow Tie

by John Redmond
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(CN.C.)When the (F)moon’s up set, he (A7)does n’t fret, he (Dm)does n’t sit a round and cry,

he gets (Bb)all dolled (Fdim7)up in a (F)sky blue (D7)shirt

and a rain (G)bow (C7)tie.

When you’re (F)sad and blue, pre (A7)tend that you are (Dm)rid in’ on the moon up high,

and you’re (Bb)all dolled (Fdim7)up in a (F)sky blue (D7)shirt

and a (C13)rain bow (F)tie.

Make life a (Cm7)hap py go luck (F7)y (Cm7)journ (F7)ey,

(Bb)trav el it (Faug)with (Bb)a (Bb6)smile,

you’re (Dm7)rid in’ on a (G7)one way tick et, en (C9)joy (Cdim7)ev ’ry (C7)mile.

Oh!

come (F)on my friend, it’s (A7)not the end, good (Dm)luck will nev er pass you by

if you’re (Bb)all dolled (Fdim7)up in a (F)sky blue (D7)shirt

and a (C13)rain bow (F)tie.

When the (F)moon’s up set, he (A7)does n’t fret, he (Dm)does n’t sit a round and cry,

he gets (Bb)all dolled (Fdim7)up in a (F)sky blue (D7)shirt

and a rain (G)bow (C7)tie.

When you’re (F)sad and blue, pre (A7)tend that you are (Dm)rid in’ on the moon up high,

and you’re (Bb)all dolled (Fdim7)up in a (F)sky blue (D7)shirt

and a (C13)rain bow (F)tie.

Make life a (Cm7)hap py go luck (F7)y (Cm7)journ (F7)ey,

(Bb)trav el it (Faug)with (Bb)a (Bb6)smile,

you’re (Dm7)rid in’ on a (G7)one way tick et, en (C9)joy (Cdim7)ev ’ry (C7)mile.

Oh!

come (F)on my friend, it’s (A7)not the end, good (Dm)luck will nev er pass you by

if you’re (Bb)all dolled (Fdim7)up in a (F)sky blue (D7)shirt

and a (C13)rain bow (F)tie.

When the (Caug7)tie.

A Sky Blue Shirt And A Rainbow Tie — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "A Sky Blue Shirt And A Rainbow Tie" by John Redmond. 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, 120 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 Sky Blue Shirt And A Rainbow Tie”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "A Sky Blue Shirt And A Rainbow Tie" 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 Sky Blue Shirt And A Rainbow Tie".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "A Sky Blue Shirt And A Rainbow Tie" by John Redmond 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 "A Sky Blue Shirt And A Rainbow Tie" 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 Sky Blue Shirt And A Rainbow Tie"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "A Sky Blue Shirt And A Rainbow Tie", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "A Sky Blue Shirt And A Rainbow Tie" 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 Sky Blue Shirt And A Rainbow Tie"?
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 Sky Blue Shirt And A Rainbow Tie"?
"A Sky Blue Shirt And A Rainbow Tie" was originally performed by John Redmond. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "A Sky Blue Shirt And A Rainbow Tie" 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 Sky Blue Shirt And A Rainbow Tie" 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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