Other arrangements of Kings Cross
Pick a learning view.
The man at the back of the queue was sent
to feel the (Cm)smack of firm go (Eb)vern ment, lin gered by the (Eb)fly pos ter for a fight.
It’s the same sto ry ev (Eb)’ry night.
I’ve been hurt and we’ve been had.
You leave home and you don’t go (Db)back.
Some one told me Mon day, (Eb)some one told me Sa tur day, (Cm)wait un til to mor row and there’s (Fm)still no (Eb)way.
(Db)Read it in a book or (Eb)write it in a let ter, (Cm)wake up in the morn ing and there’s (Fm)still no (Eb)gua ran tee.
On ly last night I found my self lost
by the sta (Cm)tion called King’s Cross, dead and wound ed on ther side.
You know it’s ly a mat ter (Eb)of time.
good
I’ve bad.
I’ve been guil ty of hang ing a (Db)round.
Some one told me Mon day, (Eb)some one told me Sa tur day, (Cm)wait un til to mor row and there’s (Fm)still no (Eb)way.
(Db)Read it in a book or (Eb)write it in a let ter, (Cm)wake up in the morn ing and there’s (Fm)still no (Eb)gua ran tee.
So I went look ing out to day
for the one who got (F)a way.
Mur der walk ing ’round the block,
end ing up in King’s (F)Cross.
Good luck, bad luck wait ing in a line.
It takes more than a mat ter of (Eb)time.
Some one told me Mon day, (F)some one told me Sa tur day, (Dm)wait un til to mor row and there’s (Gm)still no (F)way.
(Eb)Read it in a book or (F)write it in a let ter, (Dm)wake up in the morn ing and there’s (Gm)still no (F)gua ran tee.
Some one told me Mon day, (F)some one told me Sa tur day, (Dm)wait un til to mor row and there’s (Gm)still no (F)way.
(Eb)Read it in a book or (F)write it in a let ter, (Dm)wake up in the morn ing and there’s (Gm)still no (F)gua ran tee.
And there’s (Gm)still no (F)gua ran tee.
And there’s (Gm)still no (F)gua ran tee.
(Gm)still no (F)gua ran tee.
Kings Cross — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Kings Cross" by 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 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Kings Cross”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Kings Cross" 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 "Kings Cross".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Kings Cross" by Pet Shop Boys 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 "Kings Cross" 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 "Kings Cross"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Kings Cross", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Kings Cross" 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 "Kings Cross"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Kings Cross"?
- "Kings Cross" was originally performed by Pet Shop Boys. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Pet Shop Boys are available?
- Other accompaniments by Pet Shop Boys: "It's A Sin", "Love Is A Bourgeois Construct", "Winner". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Kings Cross" 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 "Kings Cross" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Bb, 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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