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(Eb)Peo ple are queer,
(Bbm)they’re al ways (C)crow ing, (Fm)scram bling and (F)rush ing (Cb7)a (Bb7)bout.
Why don’t they stop some (Bb7)day?
Ad dress them selves this (Eb)way;
why are we here?
(Bbm)Where are we (C)go ing?
(Fm)It’s time that (G7)we found (Cm)out
(F7)we’re not (Cm7)here to (F11)stay,
we’re on a (Abm6)short
(C7)ho (B7)li (Bb7)day.
(Eb)Life is (Ebmaj7)just a bowl of (Eb6)cher ries, don’t be so (Edim7)se ri ous, life’s too mys (Bb7)te ri ous.
You (Fm)work, you (Bb7)save, you (Eb)wor (Bbm6)ry (C7)so, but you (Fm)can’t (Fm7)take your (Bb7)dough when you (F7)go, (Abm)go, (Bb7)go.
So (Eb)keep re (Ebmaj7)peat ing, “It’s the (Eb6)ber ries,
the (G)strong est (C7)oak must (C7)fall.”
The (Adim7)sweet things in life to (Gm)you were just loaned, so (Fm)how can you lose what (F7)you’ve nev er (Bb7)owned?
(Eb)Life is just a bowl of (C7)cher ries,
so (F7)live and (Bb11)laugh at (Bbaug7)it (Gbdim7)all.
(Eb)Life is (Ebmaj7)just a bowl of (Eb6)cher ries, don’t be so (Edim7)se ri ous, life’s too mys (Bb7)te ri ous.
You (Fm)work, you (Bb7)save, you (Eb)wor (Bbm6)ry (C7)so, but you (Fm)can’t (Fm7)take your (Bb7)dough when you (F7)go, (Abm)go, (Bb7)go.
So (Eb)keep re (Ebmaj7)peat ing, “It’s the (Eb6)ber ries,
the (G)strong est (C7)oak must (C7)fall.”
The (Adim7)sweet things in life to (Gm)you were just loaned, so (Fm)how can you lose what (F7)you’ve nev er (Bb7)owned?
(Eb)Life is just a bowl of (C7)cher ries,
so (F7)live and (Bb11)laugh at (Bbaug7)it (Gbdim7)all.
(Eb)all.
Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries" by Lew Brown. 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 Ab, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries" 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 "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries" by Lew Brown in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 100 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 "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries" 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 "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries" 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 "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries"?
- "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries" was originally performed by Lew Brown. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries" 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 "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Ab, 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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