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The lamp is (E)burn in’ low u (F#m)pon my ta ble top, the (A)snow is (E)soft ly (A)fall ing.
The air is (E)still with in the (F#m)si lence of my (D)room,
I hear your voice soft ly (A)call ing.
If I could (E)on ly (D)have you (E)near,
to breathe a sigh or (Bm)two,
I would be (E)hap py just to (F#)hold the hands I (D)love
on this (E)win ter’s night with (A7sus9)you.
smoke (E)ris ing in the (F#m)sha dows o ver head, my (A)glass (E)al most (A)emp ty.
I read a (E)gain be tween (F#m)lines u pon each (D)page,
the words of love you (A)sent me.
(E)know with (D)in my (E)heart
that you were lone ly (Bm)too,
I would be (E)hap py just to (F#)hold the hands I (D)love
on this (E)win ter’s night with (A7sus9)you.
and to be once a gain with (C#7)you,
to be (E)once a gain with (Bm)you.
Song For A Winter's Night — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Song For A Winter's Night" by Gordon Lightfoot. 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 A, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “Song For A Winter's Night”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Song For A Winter's Night" 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 "Song For A Winter's Night".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Song For A Winter's Night" by Gordon Lightfoot in?
- The backing track is in A 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 "Song For A Winter's Night" 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 "Song For A Winter's Night"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Song For A Winter's Night", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Song For A Winter's Night" 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 "Song For A Winter's Night"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Song For A Winter's Night"?
- "Song For A Winter's Night" was originally performed by Gordon Lightfoot. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Song For A Winter's Night" 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 "Song For A Winter's Night" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in A, 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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