Sound And Vision

by David Bowie
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Lyrics

Aah

Aah

(C6)Do do do do (G)do do do (C6)do do do do (G)do do do do.

Don’t you won der some times

’bout sound and (A)vi sion?

(G)Blue, blue, e lec tric blue, that’s the col our of my room (A)where I will live.

Blue, (G)blue,

pale blinds drawn all day, no thing to do, no thing to say.

Blue, (G)blue.

(C6)I will sit (G)right down, (C6)wait ing for the (G)of sound and vi sion.

And (C6)I will sing,

(C6)wait ing for the (G)of sound and vi sion.

Drift ing in (A)to my so li tude,

o ver my (E)head.

Don’t you won der some times

’bout sound and (A)vi sion.?

’bout sound and (A)vi sion.?

Sound And Vision — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Sound And Vision" by David Bowie. 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.

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About “Sound And Vision”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Sound And Vision" 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 "Sound And Vision".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Sound And Vision" by David Bowie 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 "Sound And Vision" 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 "Sound And Vision"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Sound And Vision", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Sound And Vision" 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 "Sound And Vision"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Sound And Vision"?
"Sound And Vision" was originally performed by David Bowie. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by David Bowie are available?
Other accompaniments by David Bowie: "Absolute Beginners", "Andy Warhol", "Ashes To Ashes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Sound And Vision" 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 "Sound And Vision" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in G, 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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