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The (Bb)drapes are drawn and the (F)lights are out, it’s the (Ab)time to put in prac tice what you’ve (Cm)dreamed a bout.
Well, (Bb)she can show you (F)what you must (Bb)do to be more hes like i peo tate, ple the (F)bet ter than (Bb)you.
(Bb)Am a teur hour goes on and on.
When you turn pro, you (F)know, she’ll let you know.
Am a teur hour goes on and on.
When you turn pro, you (F)know, she tells you so.
(Bb)Girls grow tops to go (F)top less in, while a we (Ab)sit and count the hairs that blos som (Cm)on our chins.
Our (Bb)voic es change at a (F)rap id pace, I could (Ab)start the song a ten or and then (Cm)end as bass.
So (Bb)choose your part ners (F)ev e ry (Bb)one.
If you more hes like i peo tate, ple the (F)good ones are (Bb)gone.
(Bb)Am a teur hour goes on and on.
When you turn pro, you (F)know, she’ll let you know.
Am a teur hour goes on and on.
When you turn pro, you (F)know, she tells you so.
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ooh,
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Ooh,
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Am a teur hour goes on and on.
When you turn pro, you know, she’ll let you know…
(C)Dance, laugh, wine, dine, (G)talk and sing, but (Bb)those can not re place what is the (Dm)re al thing.
It’s a (C)lot like play ing the (G)vi o lin, you can (Bb)not start off and be Ye hu di (Dm)Men uh in.
So, (C)Am a teur hour goes on and on.
When you turn pro, you (G)know, she’ll let you know.
Am a teur hour goes on and on.
When you turn pro, you (G)know, she tells you so.
(C)Am a teur hour goes on and on.
When you turn pro, you (G)know, she’ll let you know.
Am a teur hour goes on and on.
When you turn pro, you (G)know, she tells you so.
Amateur Hour — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Amateur Hour" by Sparks. 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 Eb, 148 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Amateur Hour”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Amateur Hour" by Sparks in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 148 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 "Amateur Hour" 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 "Amateur Hour"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Amateur Hour", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Amateur Hour" 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 "Amateur Hour"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Amateur Hour"?
- "Amateur Hour" was originally performed by Sparks. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Sparks are available?
- Other accompaniments by Sparks: "Beat The Clock", "Hippopotamus", "Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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