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They say the skies of (C7)Leb an on are (F)burn ing, (Bb)those might y ce dars (C7)bleed ing in the (F)heat.
They’re show ing pic tures (C7)on the te le (F)vi sion, (Bb)wo men and chil dren (C7)dy ing in the (F)street.
And we’re still at it in our own place, still tryin’ to reach the (C)fu ture through the (F)past.
(F)Still tryin’ to carve to mor row through a tomb stone.
But hey, don’t (F)lis ten to me, ’cause this was (F)n’t to be no sad song.
We’ve heard too (C)much of that be (F)fore.
(Bb)Right now (F)I (C7)ly want to (C7)be here with you
’til the (Bb)mom ing dew comes fall (F)ing.
I want to take you to the (Bb)is land
and trace your foot prints in the (F)sand.
And in (F)the eve (C7)ning when the (C7)sun goes down, we’ll make (Bb)love to the (C)sound of the (F)o cean.
They’re rais ing skies of (C7)Leb an on are (F)burn ing,
(Bb)those might y ce dars (C7)bleed ing in the (F)heat.
They’re show ing pic tures (C7)on the te le (F)vi sion,
(Bb)wo men and chil dren (C7)dy ing in the (F)street.
And we’re still at it in our own place, still tryin’ to reach the (C)fu ture through the (F)past.
(F)Still tryin’ to carve to mor row through a tomb stone.
But hey, don’t (F)lis ten to me, ’cause this was (F)n’t to be no sad song.
We’ve heard too (C)much of that be (F)fore.
(Bb)Right now (F)I (C7)ly want to (C7)be here with you ’til the (Bb)mom ing dew comes fall
(F)ing.
I want to take you to the (Bb)is land
and trace your foot prints in the (F)sand.
And in (F)the eve (C7)ning when the (C7)sun goes down, we’ll make (Bb)love to the (C)sound of the (F)o cean.
They’re rais ing o cean.
(Bb)free dom,
free dom.
The Island — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "The Island" by Paul Brady. 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 Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “The Island”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "The Island" 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 "The Island".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Island" by Paul Brady in?
- The backing track is in Bb 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 "The Island" 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 "The Island"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Island", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Island" 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 "The Island"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Island"?
- "The Island" was originally performed by Paul Brady. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "The Island" 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 "The Island" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Bb, 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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