What key is the piano accompaniment for "Air Balloon" by Lily Allen in?

The backing track is in Ab at 96 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 "Air Balloon" 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 "Air Balloon"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Air Balloon", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Air Balloon" 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 "Air Balloon"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "Air Balloon"?

"Air Balloon" was originally performed by Lily Allen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Lily Allen are available?

Other accompaniments by Lily Allen: "22", "Fuck You", "Hard Out Here". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

Some (CN.C.)bod y re mind me where I am, Mi a mi or Tim buk tu?

Did I ev er tell you my un cle’s mon key ran a way from the zoo.

Would you tell me what this all means?

What hap pens if I go through that door?

’Cause I’m look ing up at the ceil ing but it’s turn ing in to the floor.

Ooh.

When I’m bored I

kind a drift a (Ab)way.

I’m not sure quite,

why we work all (Eb)day.

I’ve been think ing

and I’ve got this (Ab)plan.

Let’s go right now.

Come, meet me in the (Eb)sky.

I’ll be wait ing for you and we can hear what they say.

Up in my (Ab)air bal loon, air bal loon, air bal loon.

Ha!

Sing, sing a long, a (Eb)long an y song you want to.

Now we’re so high it can’t rain.

Up in my (Ab)air bal loon, air bal loon, air bal loon.

Ha!

Na na na na na na na.

Na na na na na.

Mm.

Na na na na na na na.

Na na na na na.

Mm.

(CN.C.)I don’t like drop ping names but Kurt Co bain is all in my face.

How the hell am I gon na tell him El vis al read y took first base?

And then out of the blue this cruis er’s los ing al ti tude, all we need is a lit tle more el e va tion take me back to where I can breathe.

Ooh.

When I’m bored I

kind a drift a (Ab)way.

I’m not sure quite,

why we work all (Eb)day.

I’ve been think ing

and I’ve got this (Ab)plan.

Let’s go right now.

Come, meet me in the (Eb)sky.

I’ll be wait ing for you and we can hear what they say.

Up in my (Ab)air bal loon, air bal loon, air bal loon.

Ha!

Sing, sing a long, a (Eb)long an y song you want to.

Now we’re so high it can’t rain.

Up in my (Ab)air bal loon, air bal loon, air bal loon.

Ha!

Na na na na na na na.

Na na na na na.

Mm.

Na na na na na na na.

Na na na na na.

Mm.

Na na na na na na na.

Na na na na na.

Mm.

Na na na na na na na.

Na na na na na.

Mm.

Shake it, sh, shake it, shake it now.

Gim me, gi, gim me, gim me some.

Sail in’, s, sail in’ through the clouds.

Trip pin’, trip, trip, trip, trip pin’ now.

Shake it, sh, shake it, shake it now.

Gim me, gi, gim me, gim me some.

Sail in’, s, sail in’ through the clouds.

Trip pin’, trip, trip, trip, trip pin’ now.

Come, meet me in the air bal loon.

Ha!

Come meet me in the (Eb)s...

Na na na na na na na.

Na na na na na.

Up in my (Ab)air bal loon, air bal loon, air bal loon.

Ha!

Come meet me in the (Eb)s...

Na na na na na na na.

Na na na na na.

Up in my (Ab)air bal loon, air bal loon, air bal loon.

Ha!

Come meet me in the air bal loon.

Ha!

Air Balloon — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Air Balloon" by Lily Allen. 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 Ab, 96 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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.

Try other practice modes:

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About “Air Balloon”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Air Balloon" by Lily Allen in?: The backing track is in Ab at 96 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 "Air Balloon" 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 "Air Balloon"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Air Balloon", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Air Balloon" 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 "Air Balloon"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Air Balloon"?: "Air Balloon" was originally performed by Lily Allen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Lily Allen are available?: Other accompaniments by Lily Allen: "22", "Fuck You", "Hard Out Here". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.