Love Shone Down

by Boyce and Stanley
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Lyrics

I had a (D)dream that I was stand ing on a (A)hill side, all the (G)lights of town were shin ing far be (D)low, when up in the (A)air, beau ti ful (D)voi ces sing a new (A)song, let ev ’ry one (D)know.

(D)Oh, and (G)love shone (D)down, o ver the (A)hills and o ver the (D)val leys, (D)oh, and (G)love shone (D)down, o ver the (Asus4)world.

Some bo dy (D)spoke to me, I knew it was an (A)an gel, he said, “there’s (G)some thing that I think you ought to (D)know” Then he just (A)smiled, said, “Don’t be a (D)fraid now, sing a new (A)song, let ev ’ry one (D)know.” Oh, and (G)love shone (D)down, o ver the (A)hills and o ver the (D)val leys, (D)oh, and (G)love shone (D)down, o ver the (Asus4)world.

And then he told me all a bout the ba by Je sus, how to find him, where ex act ly I should go.

Then he was joined by mil lions of oth ers, sing a new song, let

know.

(G)love shone (D)down, o ver the (A)hills and o ver the (D)val leys, (D)oh, and (G)love shone (D)down, o ver the (Asus4)world.

And then he (G)love shone (D)down, o ver the (Asus4)world.

Well, did I (D)dream or was I real ly on that (A)hill side, on that (G)Christ mas night so ve ry long a (D)go, when he was (A)born, Je sus our (D)sav iour?

Sing a new (A)song, let ev ’ry one (D)know.

(D)Oh, and (G)love shone (D)down o ver the (A)hills and o ver the (D)val leys, (D)oh, and (G)love shone (D)down, o ver the (Asus4)world.

(D)Oh, and (G)love shone (D)down o ver the (A)hills and o ver the (D)val leys, (D)oh, and (G)love shone (D)down o ver the (Asus4)world,

o ver the (D)world.

Love Shone Down — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Love Shone Down" by Boyce and Stanley. 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 B, 58 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 “Love Shone Down”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Love Shone Down" 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 "Love Shone Down".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Love Shone Down" by Boyce and Stanley in?
The backing track is in B at 58 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 "Love Shone Down" 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 "Love Shone Down"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Love Shone Down", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Love Shone Down" 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 "Love Shone Down"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Love Shone Down"?
"Love Shone Down" was originally performed by Boyce and Stanley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Love Shone Down" 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 "Love Shone Down" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in B, 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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