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(A)Hey, Mis ter Chur chill (E)comes ov er here (A)to say we’re do ing (E)splen did ly.
(A)But it’s ve ry cold (E)out here in the snow, (A)march ing to and from the (E)e ne my.
(A)Oh, I say it’s tough, (E)I have had e nough, (A)can you stop the (E)ca val (A)ry?
(A)I have had to fight (E7)al most ev ’ry night (A)down through out the (E)cen tu ries.
(A)That is when I say, (E7)oh yes yet a gain, (A)can you stop the (E)ca val (A)ry?
(E)Ma ry proud ly (A)waits at home (E)in the nu cle ar (A)fall out zone.
(E)Wish I could be (A)danc ing now (E)in the arms of the (A)girl I love.
(E)Du bu du bu dum dum, du bu du bu dum, du bu (A)dum dum du bu dum, du bu du bu dum (E)Du bu du bu dum dum, du bu du bu dum, du bu (A)dum dum du bu dum, du bu du bu dum (G)Wish I was at home
for (D)Christ mas.
(A)Bang goes an oth er bomb (E)on an oth er town (A)while Hus sar and (E)Jim have tea.
(A)If I get home, (E)live to tell the tale, (A)I'll run for all the (E)pre si den cies.
If (A)I get e lec ted (E)I'll stop, (A)I will stop the (E)ca val (A)ry.
(E)Du bu du bu dum dum, du bu du bu dum, du bu (A)dum dum du bu dum, du bu du bu dum.
(E)Du bu du bu dum dum, du bu du bu dum, du bu (A)dum dum du bu dum, du bu du bu dum (G)Wish I was at home
for (A)Christ mas.
(E)Wish I could be (A)danc ing now (E)in the arms of the (A)girl I know.
(E)Ma ry proud ly (A)waits at home, (E)she’s been wait ing (A)two years long.
(G)Wish I was at home
for (D)Christ mas.
Stop The Cavalry — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Stop The Cavalry" by Jona Lewie. 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, 96 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 “Stop The Cavalry”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Stop The Cavalry" 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 "Stop The Cavalry".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Stop The Cavalry" by Jona Lewie in?
- The backing track is in A at 96 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 "Stop The Cavalry" 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 "Stop The Cavalry"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Stop The Cavalry", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Stop The Cavalry" 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 "Stop The Cavalry"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Stop The Cavalry"?
- "Stop The Cavalry" was originally performed by Jona Lewie. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Stop The Cavalry" 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 "Stop The Cavalry" 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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