We (F)had to move a way, ’cos the rent we could n’t pay, the mov ing van came round just (Gm)af ter (C7)dark:
there was me and my old man, shov ing (F)things in side the van, (Ebdim)which we’d (G7)of ten done be fore, let me re (C)mark.
(Cdim)We packed (Gm)all that (Gm7)could be (C7)packed in the (F)van, and (A7)that’s a (Dm)fact: and we (Gm)got (D7)in (Gm)side (D7)all (Gm)we could (C7)get in (F)side,
then we (G7)packed all we could pack on the (C)tail board at the back, (C#dim)till there (Dm7)was n’t a ny (G7)room for me to (G7)ride.
(F)My old man said, (G7)“Fol low the van, (C7)don’t dil ly dal ly on the (F)way!”
(A7)Off went the cart with the home packed (Dm)in it, (G7)I walked be hind with my (C)old (G7)cock (C7)lin net.
But I (F)dil (F#dim)lied and (C7)dal lied, (F)dal (F#dim)lied and (C7)dil lied, (F)lost the van and (G7)don’t know where to (C7)roam.
I (F)stopp’d on the way to (C)have (F7)the (Bb)old (Dm)half (Gm7)quart ern, and I (C7)can’t find my way (F)home.
We (F)had to move a way, ’cos the rent we could n’t pay, the mov ing van came round just (Gm)af ter (C7)dark:
there was me and my old man, shov ing (F)things in side the van, (Ebdim)which we’d (G7)of ten done be fore, let me re (C)mark.
(Cdim)We packed (Gm)all that (Gm7)could be (C7)packed in the (F)van, and (A7)that’s a (Dm)fact: and we (Gm)got (D7)in (Gm)side (D7)all (Gm)we could (C7)get in (F)side,
then we (G7)packed all we could pack on the (C)tail board at the back, (C#dim)till there (Dm7)was n’t a ny (G7)room for me to (G7)ride.
(F)My old man said, (G7)“Fol low the van, (C7)don’t dil ly dal ly on the (F)way!”
(A7)Off went the cart with the home packed (Dm)in it, (G7)I walked be hind with my (C)old (G7)cock (C7)lin net.
But I (F)dil (F#dim)lied and (C7)dal lied, (F)dal (F#dim)lied and (C7)dil lied, (F)lost the van and (G7)don’t know where to (C7)roam.
Now (F)who’s go ing to put (C)up (F7)the (Bb)old (Dm)iron (Gm7)bed stead, if I (C7)can’t find my way (F)home?
(F)home.
(F)home.
Don't Dilly Dally On The Way — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way" by Traditional. 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 Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Don't Dilly Dally On The Way”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way" by Traditional in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 120 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 "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way" 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 "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way" 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 "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way"?
- "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way" was originally performed by Traditional. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Traditional are available?
- Other accompaniments by Traditional: "All Through The Night", "I Cannot Tell", "La Cucaracha (The Cockroach)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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