Love's Old Sweet Song

by James Molloy
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Lyrics

(F)Once in the dear, dead (C7)days be yond re call,

when on the world the (F)mists be gan to fall, out of the (C7)dreams that rose in hap py (F)throng, (Dm7)low to our hearts love sang an (G7)old sweet (C)song, (Gm)and in the dusk where (Dm)fell the fire light gleam, (G7)soft ly it (C)wove it (Dm)self in (C)to (G7)our (C)dream.

(F)Just a song at (C7)twi light, when the lights are (F)low;

(A7)and the flick ’ring (Dm)shad ows, (G7)soft ly come and (C7)go.

(F)Tho’ the heart be (C7)wea ry.

sad the day and (F)long,

(F7)still to us at (Bb)twi

light (C7)comes (C6)love’s old (F)song,

comes (Bb)love’s (F)old (C7)sweet (F)song.

(F)Once in the dear, dead (C7)days be yond re call,

when on the world the (F)mists be gan to fall,

out of the (C7)dreams that rose in hap py (F)throng,

(Dm7)low to our hearts love sang an (G7)old sweet (C)song,

(Gm)and in the dusk where (Dm)fell the fire light gleam,

(G7)soft ly it (C)wove it (Dm)self in (C)to

(G7)our

(C)dream.

(F)Just a song at (C7)twi light,

when the lights are (F)low;

(A7)and the flick ’ring (Dm)shad ows,

(G7)soft ly come and (C7)go.

(F)Tho’ the heart be (C7)wea ry.

sad the day and (F)long,

(F7)still to us at (Bb)twi

light (C7)comes (C6)love’s old (F)song,

comes (Bb)love’s (F)old (C7)sweet (F)song.

Love's Old Sweet Song — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Love's Old Sweet Song" by James Molloy. 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, 100 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.

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About “Love's Old Sweet Song”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Love's Old Sweet Song" 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's Old Sweet Song".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Love's Old Sweet Song" by James Molloy in?
The backing track is in Bb 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 "Love's Old Sweet Song" 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's Old Sweet Song"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Love's Old Sweet Song", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Love's Old Sweet Song" 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's Old Sweet Song"?
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's Old Sweet Song"?
"Love's Old Sweet Song" was originally performed by James Molloy. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Love's Old Sweet Song" 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's Old Sweet Song" 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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