Coat Of Many Colors

by Dolly Parton
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Lyrics

(Bb)Back through the years I go wan d’rin’ once a gain.

Back to the sea sons of my (Eb)youth.

I re (Bb)call a box of rags some one gave us,

And how my Ma ma put the rags to use.

There were (Bb)rags of ma ny co lors.

Ev ’ry piece was small and I did n’t have a coat.

It was way down in the (F)fall.

Ma ma (Bb)sewed the rags to geth er.

Sew in’ (Eb)ev ’ry piece with love.

She made my (Bb)coat of ma ny col ors, that (F)I was so proud of.

As she (Bb)sewed she told a sto ry from the bi ble she had read, a bout a coat of ma ny col ors Jo seph (F)wore and then she said…

β€œPer (Bb)haps this coat will bring you good (Eb)luck and hap pi ness.” I just (Bb)could n’t wait to wear it and Ma ma (F)blessed it with a kiss.

(Bb7)My (Eb)coat of ma ny col ors that my (Bb)Ma ma made for me.

(Eb)Made on ly from rags, but I (Bb)wore it so proud ly.

Al (Bb)though we had no mon ey, I was (Eb)rich as I could be in my (Bb)coat of ma ny col ors my (F)Ma ma made for me.

So with (C)patch es on my britch es and holes in both my shoes, in my coat of ma ny co lors I (G)hur ried off to school, just to (C)find the o thers laugh ing and (F)mak ing fun of me.

and my (C)coat of ma ny col ors my (G)Ma ma made for me.

And, oh, I (C)could n't un der stand it for I felt I was rich.

And I told them ’bout the love my Ma ma (G)sewed in ev ’ry stitch.

And I (C)told them all the stor ies Ma ma (F)told me why she sewed and how

was worth (G)more than all their clothes.

And, oh, I

But (C7)they (F)did n’t un der stand it and I (C)tried to make them see.

That (F)one is on ly poor on ly (C)if they choose to be.

Now, I (C)know we had no mon ey, but I was (F)rich as I could be in my (C)coat of ma ny col ors my (G)Ma ma made for me,

made just (C)for me.

Coat Of Many Colors β€” Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Coat Of Many Colors" by Dolly Parton. 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, 156 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 β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œCoat Of Many Colors”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Coat Of Many Colors" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe β€” especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Coat Of Many Colors".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Coat Of Many Colors" by Dolly Parton in?
The backing track is in Eb at 156 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Coat Of Many Colors" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” 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 "Coat Of Many Colors"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "Coat Of Many Colors", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Coat Of Many Colors" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Coat Of Many Colors"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Coat Of Many Colors"?
"Coat Of Many Colors" was originally performed by Dolly Parton. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Dolly Parton are available?
Other accompaniments by Dolly Parton: "Blue Smoke", "Here You Come Again", "Home". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Coat Of Many Colors" as a backing track?
Just press play β€” the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Coat Of Many Colors" to fit my voice?
Yes β€” the original is in Eb, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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