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Fly ing through the night,
float ing on the wing,
to the cit y (D)lights,
night (G9sus4)birds, with the love they (Cm7)bring.
Fly ing through the night,
float ing on the wing,
to the cit y (D)lights,
night (G9sus4)birds, with the love they (Cm7)bring.
Slow ly they de scend
through the dark ened sky
to the night a gain,
night (G9sus4)birds, kiss the day good (Cm7)bye.
Fly ing through the night,
float ing on the wing,
to the cit y (D)lights,
night (G9sus4)birds, with the love they (Cm7)bring.
Slow ly they de scend
through the dark ened sky
to the night a gain,
night (G9sus4)birds, kiss the day good (Cm7)bye.
Night Birds — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Night Birds" by Shakatak. 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, 118 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 “Night Birds”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Night Birds" 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 "Night Birds".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Night Birds" by Shakatak in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 118 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 "Night Birds" 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 "Night Birds"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Night Birds", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Night Birds" 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 "Night Birds"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Night Birds"?
- "Night Birds" was originally performed by Shakatak. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Night Birds" 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 "Night Birds" 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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