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Mood y Riv er, (Dm)more dead ly
than the vain est (Dm)knife;
Mood y Riv er, your (F7)mud dy wa ter (Bb)took my ba by’s life.
I Last Sat ur day (A7)eve ning I (Dm)came to the old oak (A7)tree
that (Dm)stands be side the riv er where (Bb)you were to meet (F)me.
On the ground your (A7)glove I found with a (Dm)note ad dressed to (A7)me.
It (Dm)read, “Dear love, I’ve (A7)done you wrong.
Now (Bb)I must set you (F)free.
(Dm)No long er (A7)can I live with this (Dm)hurt and this (A7)sin.
(Dm)I just could n’t (A7)tell you that (Bb)guy was just a (F)friend.”
Mood y Riv er, (Dm)more dead ly
than the vain est (Dm)knife;
Mood y Riv er your (F7)mud dy wa ter (Bb)took my ba by’s life.
Moody River — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Moody River" by Pat Boone. 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, 135 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 “Moody River”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Moody River" 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 "Moody River".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Moody River" by Pat Boone in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 135 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 "Moody River" 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 "Moody River"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Moody River", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Moody River" 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 "Moody River"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Moody River"?
- "Moody River" was originally performed by Pat Boone. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Moody River" 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 "Moody River" 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.