I (Eb)hung out with the old folks in the (Ab)hope that I’d get wise.
I was (Gm)try ing to bridge the gap
be tween the (F)great di vide.
(Bb)Orion.
Hung on (Eb)ev ’ry re col lec tion in the the (Ab)a ter of their eyes,
pick ing (Gm)up on this and that (Cm)’ring
in the (F)few that (F)still sur vived.
Call ’em (Eb)up, n’ dust ’em (Adim7)off,
(D)let ’em shine.
The (Ab)ones who hold on (Eb)to the ones they (F)had to (F)leave be hind.
Those that flew and those that fell,
the (D)ones that (D)had to stay
be neath a (Ab)lit tle wood en cross
o (Eb)ceans (Bb)a way.
They (Eb)bend like trees in win ter, these the (Ab)shuf fling old grey lions.
Those was (Gm)snow white stars still ga ther
be like the (F)belt a round (Bb)Orion.
Just to (Eb)touch the fad ed light ning in of their (Ab)pow er ful de sign,
of a (Gm)ge ne ra tion gath (Cm)’ring
in for (F)may be (F)the last time.
Call ’em (Eb)up, n’ dust ’em (Adim7)off,
(D)let ’em shine.
The (Ab)ones who hold on (Eb)to the ones they (F)had to (F)leave be hind.
Those that flew and those that fell,
the (D)ones that (D)had to stay
be neath a (Ab)lit tle wood en cross
o (Eb)ceans (Bb)a way.
(Eb)- (Bb)a way.
(Gb)O ceans a way where the green grass sways and the (Ab)cool wind blows a cross the shad ow of their (Bbm)graves.
(Gb)Shoul der to shoul der back in the day, (Ab)sleep ing bones to rest in earth, (Bbm)o
(Bbsus4)ceans
a (Bbm)way,
(Gb)o
(Ab)ceans
a (Bb)way.
Call ’em (Eb)up, n’ dust ’em (Adim7)off,
(D)let ’em shine.
The (Ab)ones who hold on (Eb)to the ones they (F)had to (F)leave be hind.
Those that flew and those that fell,
the (D)ones that (D)had to stay
be neath a (Ab)lit tle wood en cross
o (Eb)ceans (Bb)a way.
Oceans Away — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Oceans Away" by Elton John. 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, 70 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Oceans Away”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Oceans Away" by Elton John in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 70 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 "Oceans Away" 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 "Oceans Away"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Oceans Away", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Oceans Away" 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 "Oceans Away"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Oceans Away"?
- "Oceans Away" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?
- Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
More songs you might like
YOUR SONG
Elton John
LIVE LIKE HORSES
Elton John
I WANT LOVE
Elton John
MONA LISAS AND MAD HATTERS
Elton John
Your Song
Elton John
SOMETHING ABOUT THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT
Elton John
Bennie And The Jets
Elton John
Daniel
Elton John
SATURDAY NIGHT'S ALRIGHT
Elton John
SAD SONGS
Elton John
Candle In The Wind
Elton John
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John