Down in some lone val (Am)ley
in a sad lone some (G)place,
where the wild birds do (Am)all
their notes to in (D)crease.
Fare well pret ty Sa (G)ro.
I (Am)bid ye a (D)dieu.
But I dream of pret ty (Am)Sa ro
wher ev er I (G)go.
Well, my love she won’t (Am)have me
so I (D)un der stand.
She wants a free (Am)hold er
who owns a house and (Dsus4)land.
I can not main (Am)tain her
with sil ver and gold
and all of the (Am)fine things
that a big house can (G)hold.
If I was a (Am)po et
and could (D)write a fine (G)hand
I’d write my love a let (Am)ter
that she’d un der stand.
And I’d write it by the riv er
where the wa ters o ver (G)flow.
But I dream of pret ty (Am)Sa ro
wher ev er I go.
Pretty Saro — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Pretty Saro" 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 G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “Pretty Saro”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Pretty Saro" by Bob Dylan in?
- The backing track is in G 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 "Pretty Saro" 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 "Pretty Saro"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Pretty Saro", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Pretty Saro" 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 "Pretty Saro"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Pretty Saro"?
- "Pretty Saro" 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.
More piano songs by Bob Dylan
See all Bob Dylan songs →More songs you might like
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Bob Dylan
THINGS HAVE CHANGED
Bob Dylan
Make You Feel My Love
Bob Dylan
FOREVER YOUNG
Bob Dylan
LIKE A ROLLING STONE
Bob Dylan
KNOCKIN' ON HEAVEN'S DOOR
Bob Dylan
LAY, LADY, LAY
Bob Dylan
Make You Feel My Love
Bob Dylan
BLOWIN' IN THE WIND
Bob Dylan
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Bob Dylan
MY BACK PAGES
Bob Dylan
MR. TAMBOURINE MAN
Bob Dylan