Ebony And Ivory

by Stevie Wonder
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E bo ny and (F#m7)iv or y live to (E)ge ther in per fect (F#m7)har mo ny, side by (E)side on my pian o (F#m)key (B)board, (A)oh (B7)Lord, (B)why (E)don’t we?

We all know

that (C#m)peo ple are the (B)same wher (A)ev er you (E)go.

There is good and bad

in (B)ev ’ry one,

we (D6)learn to live

we (C#7)learn to give each (F#m)oth er what we need to sur vive

to (A)ge ther a live.

E bo ny and (F#m7)iv or y live to (E)ge ther in per fect (F#m7)har mo ny, side by (E)side on my pian o (F#m)key (B)board, (A)oh (B7)Lord, (B)why (E)don’t we?

(F#)E bo ny,

iv or y,

(G#7sus4)liv ing in per fect (C#)har mo ny,

(F#)E bo ny,

iv or y,

(A)ooh,

Side by (F#m7)side on my pian o key (B)board, (A)oh (B7)Lord, (B)why (E)don’t we?

(E)E bo ny,

iv or y,

(F#m7)liv ing in per fect (B)har mo ny,

(E)E bo ny,

iv or y,

(F#m7)liv ing in per fect (B)har mo ny,

Ebony And Ivory — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Ebony And Ivory" by Stevie Wonder. 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 E, 100 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Ebony And Ivory”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Ebony And Ivory" 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 "Ebony And Ivory".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Ebony And Ivory" by Stevie Wonder in?
The backing track is in E 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 "Ebony And Ivory" 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 "Ebony And Ivory"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Ebony And Ivory", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Ebony And Ivory" 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 "Ebony And Ivory"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Ebony And Ivory"?
"Ebony And Ivory" was originally performed by Stevie Wonder. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Stevie Wonder are available?
Other accompaniments by Stevie Wonder: "All I Do", "A Place In The Sun", "Blame It On The Sun". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Ebony And Ivory" 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 "Ebony And Ivory" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in E, 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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