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A (Em)space man came (G)trav ’lling on his (D)ship from a far,
’twas (G)light years of (D)time since his (C)mis sion did start;
and (Em)o ver a (Bm)vil lage he (C)halt ed his craft;
and it (G)hung in the (D)sky like a (C)star,
just like a (D)star.
He (Em)fol lowed a (G)light and came (D)down to shed,
where a (G)mo ther and (D)child ly ing (C)there on a bed.
A (Em)bright light of (Bm)sil ver (C)shone round head
(G)he had (D)face an (C)an
and they were (D)a
Then the air.
And (C)it (D)went (Em)la, la, la, (Bm)la, la, la, (C)la, la, la, (Em)la,
(G)la, la, la, (D)la, la, la, (C)la,
(Em)la, la, la, (Bm)la, la, la, (C)la, la, la, (Em)la.
(G)Peace and good (D)will to all (C)men,
and love (D)for the (Em)child.
(Em)La, la, la, (Bm)la, la, la, (C)la, la, la, (Em)la,
(G)la, la, la, (D)la, la, la, (C)la,
(Em)la, la, la, (Bm)la, la, la, (C)la, la, la, (Em)la.
(G)Oh.
This (G)Peace and good (D)will to all (C)men,
and love (D)for the (Em)child.
A Spaceman Came Travelling — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "A Spaceman Came Travelling" by Chris de Burgh. 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 G, 100 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 “A Spaceman Came Travelling”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "A Spaceman Came Travelling" 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 Spaceman Came Travelling".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "A Spaceman Came Travelling" by Chris de Burgh in?
- The backing track is in G at 100 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 Spaceman Came Travelling" 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 Spaceman Came Travelling"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "A Spaceman Came Travelling", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "A Spaceman Came Travelling" 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 Spaceman Came Travelling"?
- 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 Spaceman Came Travelling"?
- "A Spaceman Came Travelling" was originally performed by Chris de Burgh. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Chris de Burgh are available?
- Other accompaniments by Chris de Burgh: "Crusader", "The Lady In Red". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "A Spaceman Came Travelling" 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 Spaceman Came Travelling" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in G, 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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