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For (C)years a (C6)fair y (Cmaj7)queen I’ve (C6)bin’,
for years I foiled the (Dm7)De mon (G7)King.
(E7)But a las, I’m (Am)get ting on, the (E7)years have flown some (Am)how,
(D7)and I feel that (G)Fair y (E7)Snow drop (Cm)is n’t (D7)want ed (G)now.
No (C)bo dy (G7)loves a (C)fair y when she’s (Fm6)for ty.
No (C)bo dy loves a fair y when (D#dim)she’s (Dm)old.
She (Dm)may still have a (A7)ma gic power, but (Dm)that is not e (A7)nough,
they (D7)like their bit of ma gic from a (G)young er (F#dim)bit of (G7)stuff.
When (C)once your (G7)sil ver (C)star has lost its (Fm6)glit ter,
and your (C)tin sel looks like (C7)rust in stead (C)of (A7)gold.
Your fair y (Dm7)days are (G7)end ing when your (C)wand has (D#dim)start ed (Ab7)bend ing,
(D7)no one loves a (G7)fair y when she’s (C)old.
No (C)- bo
The (Dm)face of this im (A7)mor tal one to (Dm)ma ny has ap (A7)pealed,
but (D7)gone is the il lu sion once you’ve (G)had it (F#dim)soled and (G7)heeled.
(C)you have (G7)lost your (C)lit tle fai ry (Fm6)dim ples,
the (C)moth holes in your (C7)dress let in (C)the (A7)cold,
The gob lins (Dm7)and the (G7)pyx ies turn their (C)backs and (D#dim)say “Hi (Ab7)Nix ey”
(C)old.
Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty" by Billy Cotton. 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 C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty" 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 "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty" by Billy Cotton in?
- The backing track is in C at 120 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 "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty" 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 "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty" 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 "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty"?
- "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty" was originally performed by Billy Cotton. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty" 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 "Nobody Loves A Fairy When She's Forty" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in C, 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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