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Ev ’ry bo dy was (D)kung fu fight ing,
those kids were (Em7)fast as light ning.
In fact it was a (D)lit tle bit fright ’ning,
but they fought with (Em7)ex pert tim ing.
There were (D)fun ky Chi na men from (Em7)fun ky Chi na town, they were (D)chop ping them up, they were (Em7)chop ping them down.
It’s an an cient Chi nese art, and ev ’ry (Em7)bo dy knew their part, from a feint in to a slip, now they’re kick ing from the hip.
Ev ’ry bo dy was (D)kung fu fight ing,
huh!
Those kids were (Em7)fast as light ning.
In fact it was a (D)lit tle bit fright ’ning, yeah, yeah, but they fought with (Em7)ex pert tim ing.
There was (D)fun ky Chi na men from (Em7)fun ky Chi na town, they were (D)chop ping them up, they were (Em7)chop ping them down.
It’s an an cient Chi nese art, and ev ’ry (Em7)bo dy knew their part, from a feint in to a slip, now they’re kick ing from the hip.
Ev ’ry bo dy was (D)kung fu fight ing,
huh!
Those kids were (Em7)fast as light ning.
In fact it was a (D)lit tle bit fright ’ning, yeah, yeah, but they fought with (Em7)ex pert tim ing.
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Kung Fu Fighting — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas. 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 D, 90 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “Kung Fu Fighting”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Kung Fu Fighting" 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 "Kung Fu Fighting".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas in?
- The backing track is in D at 90 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 "Kung Fu Fighting" 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 "Kung Fu Fighting"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Kung Fu Fighting", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Kung Fu Fighting" 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 "Kung Fu Fighting"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Kung Fu Fighting"?
- "Kung Fu Fighting" was originally performed by Carl Douglas. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Kung Fu Fighting" 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 "Kung Fu Fighting" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in D, 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.