A (Ab)long, (Cm)long (Fm)time a go, (Bbm)I can still re mem ber how that (Fm)mu sic used to make me smile.
And I (Ab)knew that if I (Fm)had my chance (Bbm)I could make those (Db)peo ple dance and (Fm)may be they’d be hap py for a (Eb)while.
Did you write the (Bbm)book of love and do you have faith in (Bbm)God a bove?
If the Bi ble tells you so.
Now do (Ab)you be (Cm)lieve in (Fm)rock and roll and can (Bbm)mu sic save your mor tal soul, and (Fm)can you teach me (Bb)how to dance
(Eb)real slow?
Well, I (Fm)know that you’re in (Eb)love with him cos I saw you danc in’ (Eb)in the gym.
You (Db)both kicked (Ab)off your shoes.
(Both kicked off Man, I your shoes.) (Db)dig those rhy thm and blues.
I was a (Ab)lone ly teen age (Fm)bronc in’ buck with a (Bbm)pink car na tion and a (Db)pick up truck.
But I knew that (Eb)I was out of luck the day
the mu
sic died.
I start ed (Eb)sing ing, (Ab)bye (Db)bye Miss A (Ab)me ri can Pie.
Drove my (Ab)Che vy to the (Db)lev ee but the (Ab)lev ee was dry.
Them (Ab)good ole boys were drink in’ (Ab)whis ky and rye sing in’ (Fm)“This will be the day that I (Bb)die.
(Fm)This will be the day that I (Eb)die.”
Did you write the (Bbm)book of love and do you have faith in (Bbm)God a bove?
If the Bi ble tells you so.
Now do (Ab)you be (Cm)lieve in (Fm)rock and roll and can (Bbm)mu sic save your mor tal soul, and (Fm)can you teach me (Bb)how to dance
(Eb)real slow?
Well, I (Fm)know that you’re in (Eb)love with him cos I saw you danc in’ (Eb)in the gym.
You (Db)both kicked (Ab)off your shoes.
(Both kicked off Man, I your shoes.) (Db)dig those rhy thm and blues.
I was a (Ab)lone ly teen age (Fm)bronc in’ buck with a (Bbm)pink car na tion and a (Db)pick up truck.
But I knew that (Eb)I was out of luck the day
the mu
sic died.
I start ed (Eb)sing ing, (Ab)bye (Db)bye Miss A (Ab)me ri can Pie.
Drove my (Ab)Che vy to the (Db)lev ee but the (Ab)lev ee was dry.
Them (Ab)good ole boys were drink in’ (Ab)whis ky and rye sing in’ (Fm)“This will be the day that I (Bb)die.
(Fm)This will be the day that I (Eb)die.”
(Eb7)die.”
(Eb)die.”
We start ed (Eb)sing ing.
We start ed (Eb)sing ing.
We start ed (Eb)sing ing.
We start ed (Eb)sing ing.
American Pie — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "American Pie" by Madonna. 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 Db, 68 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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:
About “American Pie”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "American Pie" by Madonna in?
- The backing track is in Db at 68 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 "American Pie" 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 "American Pie"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "American Pie", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "American Pie" 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 "American Pie"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "American Pie"?
- "American Pie" was originally performed by Madonna. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Madonna are available?
- Other accompaniments by Madonna: "Express Yourself", "Frozen", "Holiday". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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