(C)In De cem ber drink ing hor cha ta I’d look psy cho tic in a bal a cla va.
(F)Win ter’s cold is too much to (C)han dle.
Pinch er crabs that pinch at your (C)san dals.
Whoa.
Whoa.
(C)In De cem ber, drink ing hor cha ta look down your glass es at that A ran ci a ta.
With (F)lips and teeth to ask how my (C)day went.
Boots and fists to pound on the (C)pave ment.
Here comes a feel ing you thought you’d for got ten.
Chairs to sit and side walks to walk on.
(C)Whoa.
(C)Oh.
(C)You’d re mem ber drink ing hor cha ta, you’d still en joy it with your foot on Ma sa da.
Win ter’s cold is too much (C)to han dle.
Pin cher crabs that pinch at your san dals.
Here comes a feel ing you thought you’d for got ten.
Chairs to sit and side walks to walk on.
Oh, you had it but oh no, you lost it.
Look ing back you should n’t have fought it.
(C)In De cem ber drink ing hor cha ta I’d look psy cho tic in a bal a cla va.
Win ter’s cold is too much to (C)han dle.
Pinch er crabs that pinch at your (C)san dals.
Years go by and hearts start to (C)hard en those palms and firs that grew in your (C)gar den are fall ing down and near ing the (C)rose beds.
The roots are shoot ing up through the (C)tool shed.
Those lips and teeth that asked how my (C)day went are shout ing up through cracks in the (C)pave ment.
Here comes a feel ing you thought you’d for got ten.
Chairs to sit and side walks to walk on.
Oh, you had it but oh no, you lost it.
You un der stood so you should n’t have fought it.
Here comes a feel ing you thought you’d for got ten.
Chairs to sit and side walks to walk on.
Here comes a feel ing you thought you’d for got ten.
Chairs to sit and side walks to walk on.
Horchata — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Horchata" by Vampire Weekend. 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, 120 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 “Horchata”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Horchata" by Vampire Weekend in?
- The backing track is in C 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 "Horchata" 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 "Horchata"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Horchata", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Horchata" 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 "Horchata"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Horchata"?
- "Horchata" was originally performed by Vampire Weekend. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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