Rox (Gm)anne loved you since I knew ya.
You don’t have to (Ebmaj7)would put on the red light
I have to those days are o (Fsus4)ver, you don’t have to (Gsus4)sell your bo dy to the night.
Rox (Gm)know anne, mind is made up
you don’t have to (Ebmaj7)wear that dress to night,
told walk the streets for (Fsus4)mon ey again you don’t (Gsus4)care if it’s wrong or if it’s right Rox
anne,
you don’t have to (Gsus4)put on the red light,
Rox anne,
you don’t have to (Gsus4)put on the red light.
(Cm)Rox (Bb)anne,
Rox (F)anne,
(F)Rox (Gm)anne,
Rox (Bb)anne,
Rox (F)anne,
oh.
I (Bb)(put anne on the red light)
(Eb)Rox (F)anne (put on the red light)
(F)Rox (Gm)anne (put on the red light)
(F)Rox (Bb)anne (put anne on the red light)
(Eb)Rox (F)anne (put on the red light)
(F)Rox (Gm)anne (put on the red light)
(F)Rox (Bb)anne
Roxanne — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Roxanne" by The Police. 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 C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Roxanne”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Roxanne" by The Police in?
- The backing track is in C at 120 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 "Roxanne" 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 "Roxanne"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Roxanne", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Roxanne" 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 "Roxanne"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Roxanne"?
- "Roxanne" was originally performed by The Police. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by The Police are available?
- Other accompaniments by The Police: "Walking On The Moon". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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