It was (A)An sett six o three.
thir He (F#m)sits down next to me.
We were (D)fly ing out a cross fire the Great Di vide.
The (A)Bound for Dou ble U A he shook my hand and said “good day.”
He (D)There I was, Slim Dus ty by my side.
I was fly ing with The King.
Rid ing on the wind.
A small town boy from no where,
my head up in the clouds.
All the times I heard him play.
And here I was to day.
I was fly ing, I was fly ing with the king.
Was (A)Trum by rid ing slow thir ty (F#m)thou sand feet be low?
We were (D)Way down there ’round a fire of gid gee coal.
The (A)des ert stretch ble ing on home to my count less Dus ty songs.
He (D)was a man who walked a coun try mile.
I was fly ing with The King.
Rid ing on the wind.
A small town boy from no where,
my head up in the clouds.
All the times I heard him play.
And here I was to day.
I was fly ing, I was fly ing with the king.
Was
And be (D)fore I knew, the wheels touched down.
He smiled and said “I’ll see you ’round.” There was (D)so much more to say but he was gone.
And now he’s gone.
I was fly ing with the king.
Flying With The King — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Flying With The King" by Lee Kernaghan. 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 A, 68 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “Flying With The King”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Flying With The King" by Lee Kernaghan in?
- The backing track is in A at 68 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 "Flying With The King" 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 "Flying With The King"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Flying With The King", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Flying With The King" 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 "Flying With The King"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Flying With The King"?
- "Flying With The King" was originally performed by Lee Kernaghan. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Lee Kernaghan are available?
- Other accompaniments by Lee Kernaghan: "Spirit Of The Anzacs". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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