You know (Em)noth ing a (F#)bout me and (B)care e ven (Bm)less.
How (A)could you un der (Am)stand our (B5)emp ti ness?
You’ve (Em)plun dered our (F#)wis dom, our (B)know ledge, our (E)wealth in (Am)bleed ing us (E5)dry.
You (F#sus4)long for our (B)spi rit but (C)that you will (B5)nev er pos (E5)sess.
The (E)past
is (A)now an oth er (E)land,
far be (A)yond my (E)reach.
In (G#)vad ed by in (C#)si di ous
fo reign (F#)bo dies,
fo reign (B)speech,
where the (E)time less joys of (A)child hood
lie (E)bro ken on
the beach.
The (E)pre sent
is an (A)emp ty (E)space be (B)tween the (A)good and (E)bad.
A (G#)mo ment lead ing (C#)no where,
too (F#)point less
to be (B)sad,
but (E)time e nough to (A)lay, to waste
ev ’ry (E)cer tain (B)ty I (F#)had.
The (E5)fu ture
is a (A5)bar ren (E5)world
from (A)which I can’t re (E)turn,
both heart less and ma (C#)te ri al,
its (F#)wretch ed spoils not (B)my con cern,
(E)shin ing like an (A)e vil sun as my (E)child hood trea sures (E)burn,
shin ing like
an e vil sun as my (E)child hood trea sures (E5)burn.
The Past Is Another Land (From Aida) — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "The Past Is Another Land (From Aida)" by Elton John. 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 E, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “The Past Is Another Land (From Aida)”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Past Is Another Land (From Aida)" by Elton John in?
- The backing track is in E 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 Past Is Another Land (From Aida)" 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 Past Is Another Land (From Aida)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Past Is Another Land (From Aida)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Past Is Another Land (From Aida)" 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 Past Is Another Land (From Aida)"?
- 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 Past Is Another Land (From Aida)"?
- "The Past Is Another Land (From Aida)" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?
- Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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