Now Join to is geth the er (Bb)sol stice (C)of the year,
win ter is the (Bb)glad song (C)that you hear.
Sev Sev en en maids Dru ids move in sev en (C)time,
have the lads up rea dy in a line.
(C)chim
(F)ing.
Ring out these bells,
ring out, ring (C)sol (F)stice (Bb)bells,
ring sol (C)stice (Bb)bells.
Now Praise be is to the the (Bb)’neath the (C)mis tle toe,
by the ho ly (Bb)oak where (C)on it grows.
Sev Sev en en maids Dru ids dance in sev en (C)time,
sing the song the bells call, loud a ly (C)chim
(F)ing.
Ring out these bells,
ring out, ring (C)sol (F)stice (Bb)bells,
ring sol (C)stice (Bb)bells.
Ring out, (Bb5)ring (C5)out (Cm7)those (Bb)sol stice (Cm11)bells.
Ring out, (Bb5)ring (C5)out (Cm7)those (Bb)sol stice (Eb)bells.
Now Praise be is to the the (Bb)dis tant (C)sis ter sun,
joy ful as the (Bb)sil ver (C)plan ets run.
Sev Sev en en maids Dru ids move in sev en (C)time,
sing the song the bells call, loud a ly (C)chim
(F)ing.
Ring out these bells,
ring out, ring (C)sol (F)stice (Bb)bells,
ring sol (C)stice (Bb)bells.
Ring out, (Bb5)ring (C5)out (Cm7)those (Bb)sol stice (Cm11)bells.
Ring out, (Bb5)ring (C5)out (Cm7)those (Bb)sol stice (Eb)bells.
Ring on, ring
out.
Ring on, ring
out.
Ring Out, Solstice Bells — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Ring Out, Solstice Bells" by Jethro Tull. 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 Bb, 160 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Ring Out, Solstice Bells”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Ring Out, Solstice Bells" by Jethro Tull in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 160 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 "Ring Out, Solstice Bells" 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 "Ring Out, Solstice Bells"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Ring Out, Solstice Bells", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Ring Out, Solstice Bells" 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 "Ring Out, Solstice Bells"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Ring Out, Solstice Bells"?
- "Ring Out, Solstice Bells" was originally performed by Jethro Tull. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Jethro Tull are available?
- Other accompaniments by Jethro Tull: "Another Christmas Song". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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