Achilles Last Stand

by Led Zeppelin
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It was an A pril morn (Em)ing when they told us we the should (D)go, flown.

and as I turned to (Em)you, you smiled at me, in (D)how could we say no?

Oh, the (Em)fun to have,

to live the (D)dreams air we (D6)al ways had.

Oh, (Em)the songs to sing,

when we at (D)last re (D6)turn a gain.

(F#m)To We swept New York (Em)a glanc ing kiss,

to those who (D)claim they (D6)know,

be low the streets that steam and hiss,

the de vil’s (D)in his hole.

Oh, (Em)to sail a way,

to sand y (D)lands and oth er days,

oh, fast (Em)to touch the dream,

that (D)hides in (D6)side and sel dom seen, yeah.

In to the A sun, the (Em)south, and on, told at last the birds (D)have flown.

The shack les of com (Em)mit ment fell at me, in (D)pie ces on the ground.

Oh, to (Em)ride the wind,

to to tread (D)the air a (D6)bove the din.

Oh, (Em)to laugh a loud,

with danc ing (D)eyes them (D6)court the crowd.

(F#m)To We seek the man (Em)whose point ing hand,

to the giant (D)step un (D6)folds,

to guide us from the curv ing path

that turns our (D)feet to stone.

If (Em)one bell should ring,

in cel e (D)bra tion for a king,

so fast (Em)the heart should beat

as (D)proud the (D6)head with hea vy feet, yeah.

(F#m)Days passed by as (Em)you and I,

bathed in e ter (D)nal sum mer’s glow,

as far a way (Em)and dis tant,

our mu tual (D)child did grow.

Oh, (Em)the sweet re frain that (D)soothes the soul and calms the pain.

Oh, Al (Em)bi on re main, though sleep ing (D)now to (D6)rise a gain.

(F#m)Wan der (Em)ing and won der ings,

one place (D)to rest the search,

where the (F#m)might y arms of (Em)At las hold the hea vens (D)from the earth.

Oh, the might y (F#m)arms of (Em)At las hold the hea vens (D)from the earth,

from the (Em)earth.

(Em)earth.

(Em)Earth..

(Em)Earth..

Ah,

ah,

(D)ah,

ah.

Ah,

ah,

(D)ah,

ah.

(Em)Ah.

(Em)Ah.

Where the (F#m)might y (Em)arms of At las hold the hea vens (D6)from the earth.

Ah,

ah,

(D)ah.

ah.

Ah,

ah,

(D)ah.

ah.

Ooh.

Ooh.

Achilles Last Stand — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Achilles Last Stand" by Led Zeppelin. 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, 92 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 “Achilles Last Stand

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Achilles Last Stand" by Led Zeppelin in?
The backing track is in G at 92 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 "Achilles Last Stand" 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 "Achilles Last Stand"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Achilles Last Stand", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Achilles Last Stand" 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 "Achilles Last Stand"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Achilles Last Stand"?
"Achilles Last Stand" was originally performed by Led Zeppelin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Led Zeppelin are available?
Other accompaniments by Led Zeppelin: "Dazed And Confused", "Kashmir", "Stairway To Heaven". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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