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It’s Christ mas (F5)time.
There’s no need (C5)to be a fraid.
At Christ mas (F5)time,
we (F5)let in light and we (C5)ban ish shade.
And in our world
of plen ty we can (C5)spread a smile of joy.
Throw your arms a round the world at Christ mas time.
But say a (F)prayer,
pray for the (C)oth er ones,
at Christ mas (F)time,
it’s hard but when you’re (C)hav ing fun
there’s a (F)world out side your win dow and it’s a (C)world of dread and fear,
where the (Dm7)on ly wa ter (G)flow ing is the (C)bit ter sting of tears
and the (Dm7)Christ mas bells that ring there
are the (C)clang ing chimes of doom.
Well, to (Dm)night thank God it’s them in stead of (C)you.
And there (F)won’t be snow in Af ri ca this Christ mas time.
The (F)great est gift they’ll (G)get this year is life.
Where (F)no thing ev er grows,
no (C)rain or riv ers flow.
(Dm)Do they know it’s (G7)Christ mas time at (C)all?
(Am)(Here’s to you,) raise a (G)glass for ev ’ry one.
(Am7)(Here’s to them,) un der (G)neath that burn ing sun.
(F)Do they know it’s (G7)Christ mas time at (C)all?
(C)Feed the (F)world.
(C)Feed the (F)world.
(C)Feed the (F)world.
(F)Let them (C)know it’s (Dm)Christ mas time a (C)- gain.
(F)world.
(F)Let them (C)know it’s (Dm)Christ mas time a
Do They Know It's Christmas? — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid. 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 C, 115 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Do They Know It's Christmas?”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Do They Know It's Christmas?" 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 — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Do They Know It's Christmas?".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid in?
- The backing track is in C at 115 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 "Do They Know It's Christmas?" 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 "Do They Know It's Christmas?"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Do They Know It's Christmas?", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Do They Know It's Christmas?" 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 "Do They Know It's Christmas?"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Do They Know It's Christmas?"?
- "Do They Know It's Christmas?" was originally performed by Band Aid. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Do They Know It's Christmas?" as a backing track?
- Just press play — 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 "Do They Know It's Christmas?" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in C, 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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