Polka Dots And Moonbeams

by Bob Dylan
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A coun try (Cm)dance was be ing (Fm)held li lacs in and a laugh gar (Bb)ter den,

I felt a (Cm)bump and heard an (Fm)“Oh, “May I beg your (G)par don,” (Cm)sud den ly I fright ened saw arms,

(Eb)pol ka dots and moon (F#m)beams, (Fm)all a round a pug nosed (Edim)dream.

The mu sic (Cm)start ed and was (Fm)I li lacs the and per laugh plexed (Bb)ter one,

I held my (Cm)breath and said the (Fm)words “May I have the (G)next one?” (Cm)In den my I al ways saw see

(Eb)pol ka dots and moon (F#m)beams, (Fm)all a round a pug nosed (Edim)dream.

(Fm)spark led on a (Bb7)pug nosed (Eb)dream.

There were (G)ques tions

in the (Am)eyes of oth er danc ers,

as we (Am)float ed o ver (G)the floor.

There were (G)ques tions

but my (Am)heart knew all the (D7)ans wers (G)and per haps

a (Fm)few things more.

(Fm)when I kiss the (Bb7)pug nosed (Eb)dream.

Polka Dots And Moonbeams — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Polka Dots And Moonbeams" by Bob Dylan. 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 D, 80 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “Polka Dots And Moonbeams

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Polka Dots And Moonbeams" by Bob Dylan in?
The backing track is in D at 80 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 "Polka Dots And Moonbeams" 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 "Polka Dots And Moonbeams"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Polka Dots And Moonbeams", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Polka Dots And Moonbeams" 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 "Polka Dots And Moonbeams"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Polka Dots And Moonbeams"?
"Polka Dots And Moonbeams" was originally performed by Bob Dylan. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Bob Dylan are available?
Other accompaniments by Bob Dylan: "Autumn Leaves", "Blowin' In The Wind", "Full Moon And Empty Arms". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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