Let's Hear It For The Boy

by Deniece Williams
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Lyrics

(G)My (C)ba by, he (Am)don’t (C)talk (F)sweet, he ain’t got (G)much too (C)say;

but he (C)loves me, loves me, loves me; I (F)know that he (G)loves me a ny (C)way.

And (C)may be he (Am)don’t (C)dress (F)fine, but I don’t (G)real ly (C)mind;

’cause (Bb)ev ’ry time he pulls me near (C)I just wan na cheer, (G)“Let’s (D)hear it for the boy!

Let’s (G)give the boy a hand,

yeah.

Let’s (D)hear it for my ba by!” You know you got ta un der stand,

yeah,

oh: (Em7)may be he’s no Ro me o, but (F#m7)he’s my lov ing one man show.

(G)Oh, (C)woh, (Em)woh, (A)woh, let’s hear it for the boy!

(G)My by may (Am)not (C)be (F)rich, he’s watch ing (G)ev ’ry (C)dime;

me, we al ways have a (G)real good (C)time.

(Am)sings (C)off (F)key, that’s al (G)right by (C)me;

(Bb)what he does does so well, (C)makes me yell, (D)hear it for the boy!

Let’s (G)give the boy a hand,

yeah.

Let’s (D)hear it for my ba by!” You know you got ta un der stand,

yeah,

oh: (Em7)may be he’s no Ro me o, but (F#m7)he’s my lov ing one man show.

(G)Oh, (C)woh, (Em)woh, (A)woh, let’s hear it for the boy!

(G)My

’Cause (Bb)ev ’ry time he pulls me near (C)I just wan na cheer, (G)“Let’s

(Let’s (Bm)hear it for the boy!) Let’s (G)hear it for my man!

(Let’s (Bm)hear it for my ba by!)

(Let’s (Bm)hear it for the boy!

Let’s (Bm)hear it for my ba by!)”

(Let’s (Bm)hear it for the boy!

Let’s (Bm)hear it for my ba by!)”

Let's Hear It For The Boy — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Let's Hear It For The Boy" by Deniece Williams. 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, 122 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 “Let's Hear It For The Boy”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Let's Hear It For The Boy" 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 "Let's Hear It For The Boy".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Let's Hear It For The Boy" by Deniece Williams in?
The backing track is in C at 122 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 "Let's Hear It For The Boy" 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 "Let's Hear It For The Boy"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Let's Hear It For The Boy", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Let's Hear It For The Boy" 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 "Let's Hear It For The Boy"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Let's Hear It For The Boy"?
"Let's Hear It For The Boy" was originally performed by Deniece Williams. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Let's Hear It For The Boy" 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 "Let's Hear It For The Boy" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in C, 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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