About “Are You Lonesome Tonight”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Are You Lonesome Tonight" by Elvis Presley in?

The backing track is in C 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 "Are You Lonesome Tonight" 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 "Are You Lonesome Tonight"?

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

Can I use "Are You Lonesome Tonight" 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 "Are You Lonesome Tonight"?

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

Who wrote "Are You Lonesome Tonight"?

"Are You Lonesome Tonight" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Elvis Presley are available?

Other accompaniments by Elvis Presley: "Blue Suede Shoes", "G.I. Blues", "Good Rockin' Tonight". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.