What key is the piano accompaniment for "Go West" by The Pet Shop Boys in?

The backing track is in C at 125 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 "Go West" 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 "Go West"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Go West", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Go West" 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 "Go West"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

"Go West" was originally performed by The Pet Shop Boys. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

Lyrics

To (C)ge ther, we will (G)go our way, to (Am)ge ther, we will (Em)leave some day, to (F)ge ther, your hand (C)in my hand, to (Dm7)ge ther, we will (G)make our plans.

To (C)ge ther, we will (G)fly so high, to (Am)ge ther, tell all our (Em)friends good bye, to (F)ge ther, we will (C)start life new, to (Dm7)ge ther, this is (G)what we’ll do.

Go (C)West,

life is (G)peace ful there, go (Am)West,

in the (Em)o pen air, go (F)West,

where the (C)skies are blue, go (Dm7)West, this is what we’re (G)gon na do.

To (C)- ther,

we will (G)love the beach, to (Am)ge ther,

we will (Em)learn and teach, to (F)ge ther,

change our (C)pace of life, to (Dm7)ge ther,

we will (G)work and strive.

I (C)love you,

I know (G)you love me, I (Am)want you, how could I (Em)dis a gree?

So (F)that’s why,

I make (C)no pro test, when (Dm7)you say,

you will (G)do the rest.

Go (C)West,

life is (G)peace ful there, go (Am)West,

in the (Em)o pen air, go (F)West,

ba by (C)you and me, go (Dm7)West, this is our we’re (G)gon na do.

To (G)des ti ny.

Go (C)West,

sun in (G)win ter time, go (Am)West,

we will (Em)do just fine, go (F)West,

where the (C)skies are blue, go (Dm7)West, this is what we’re (G)gon na do.

There where the (Am)air is free, we’ll (F)be we’ll be what we (C)want to be.

Now if we (Am)make a stand we’ll (Dm7)find we’ll find our (G)pro mised land.

I (C)know that, there are (G)ma ny ways, to (Am)live there, in the (Em)sun or shade, to (F)ge ther, we will (C)find a place, to (Dm7)set tle, where there’s (G)so much space.

With (C)-out rush, and the (G)pace back East, the (Am)hust ling, rust ling (Em)just to feed, I (F)know I’m, rea dy (C)to leave too, so (Dm7)that’s what, we are (G)so much space.

With (G)gon na do.

What we’re gon na do is go (D)West,

life is (A)peace ful there, go (Bm)West, there in the (F#m)o pen air, go (G)West,

where the (D)skies are blue, go (Em7)West, this is what we’re (A)gon na do.

Go (D)West,

life is (A)peace ful there, go (Bm)West, there in the (F#m)o pen air, go (G)West,

ba by (D)you and me, go (Em7)West, this is our we’re (A)des ti ny.

Go (A)gon na do.

C’ mon, c’ mon, c’ mon, c’ mon go (D69)West!

Go West,

go West,

Go West — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Go West" by The Pet Shop Boys. 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, 125 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.

Try other practice modes:

Fall Down Lead Sheet

About “Go West”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Go West" by The Pet Shop Boys in?: The backing track is in C at 125 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 "Go West" 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 "Go West"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Go West", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Go West" 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 "Go West"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Go West"?: "Go West" was originally performed by The Pet Shop Boys. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.