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(F#)Now
the (D)mist a cross the win dow hides the line,
but (D)no thing hides the co lour of the lights
that (D)shine:
e lec tri ci (C#m)ty so (D)fine.
Look, and dry your eyes.
(F#)We,
so (D)tired of all dark ness in our lives,
with more an gry words to say, can come
a (D)live,
get in to a (C#m)car and (D)drive
to the oth er side.
(F#maj7)Me, babe,
step pin’ (Emaj7)out
(A)in (B)to (E)the (B)night,
(D)in (E)to (A)the (E)light.
(F#maj7)You, babe,
step pin’ (Emaj7)out
(A)in (B)to (E)the (B)night,
(D)in (E)to (A)the (E)light.
(E)light.
(F#maj7)Me, babe,
step pin’ (Emaj7)out
(A)in (B)to (E)the (B)night,
(D)in (E)to (A)the (E)light.
(F#maj7)Me, babe,
step pin’ (Emaj7)out
(A)in (B)to (E)the (B)night,
(D)in (E)to (A)the (E)light.
Steppin' Out — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Steppin' Out" by Joe Jackson. 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 F#, 160 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F#) 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 “Steppin' Out”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Steppin' Out" 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 "Steppin' Out".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Steppin' Out" by Joe Jackson in?
- The backing track is in F# 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 "Steppin' Out" 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 "Steppin' Out"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Steppin' Out", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Steppin' Out" 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 "Steppin' Out"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Steppin' Out"?
- "Steppin' Out" was originally performed by Joe Jackson. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Steppin' Out" 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 "Steppin' Out" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in F#, 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.