Over There

by James Cagney
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Lyrics

John nie get your gun get your gun, get your gun, (Cm)take it on the run, on the run, on the run; (Fdim)hear (F7)them call ing (Bbmaj7)you (Bb)and me; (C)ev (F)’ry (Cm)son (D)of (G9)lib (C7)er (F7)ty.

(Bb)Hur ry right a way, no de lay, go to day,

(Cm)make your dad dy glad, to have had such a lad,

(Fdim)tell (F7)your sweet heart (Bbmaj7)not (Bb)to pine, and be (C7)proud her (C)boy’s in (F7)line.

O ver (Bb)there,

o ver there,

send the word, send the word o ver there,

(F7)that (Bb7)the (Eb)Yanks (Ebm)are (F7)com ing, the (Bb)Yanks (F#dim)are (Gm)com ing (Bbm6)the (F)drums (F#dim)rum (C7)tum ming ev ’ry (Cm)where.

So pre (Bb)pare,

say a pray’r,

send the word, send the word to be ware,

(F7)we’ll be (Bb)o

ver, we’re com ing (F7)o

ver, and we (Bb)won’t (Bb7)come (Eb)back (Gb7)till it’s (F7)o ver o ver (Bb)there.

O ver (Bb)there,

o ver there,

send the word, send the word o ver there,

(F7)that (Bb7)the (Eb)boys

(F7)com ing, the (Bb)boys

(Gm)com ing (Bbm6)the (F)drums (F#dim)rum (C7)tum ming ev ’ry (Cm)where.

So pre (Bb)pare,

say a pray’r,

send the word, send the word to be ware,

(F7)we’ll be (Bb)o

ver, we’re com ing (F7)o

ver, and we (Bb)won’t (Bb7)come (Eb)back (Gb7)till it’s (F7)o ver o ver (Bb)there.

O ver (Bb)there.

Over There — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Over There" by James Cagney. 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 Eb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Over There”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Over There" 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 "Over There".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Over There" by James Cagney in?
The backing track is in Eb 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 "Over There" 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 "Over There"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Over There", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Over There" 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 "Over There"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Over There"?
"Over There" was originally performed by James Cagney. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Over There" 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 "Over There" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in Eb, 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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