Other arrangements of Try
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(Ab)I’ve chased af ter rain bows.
I’ve (Db)cap tured one or two.
(Ab)I’ve reached for the stars,
I’ve (Db)e ven held a few.
I’ve (Ab)walked that lone some val ley, topped the (Bbm)moun tains, saw the sky.
I’ve laughed and I have cried
but I (Db)have al ways tried.
I’ve (Ab)al ways been a dream er and (Db)dreams are spe cial things.
But dreams are of no val ue if they’re (Db)not e quipped with wings.
So se (Ab)cure your self for climb ing, make (Bbm)read y for the flight.
Don’t let (Ab)your chance go by.
You’ll make it (Db)if you try.
So (Ab)try to be the first one up the (Db)moun tain
and (Ab)try to be the first to touch the sky.
(Ab)And (Db)try to be the one who makes (Eb)a (Ab)dif f’rence.
(Fm)Try to put your fear and doubt a (Db)side.
And (Ab)try to make the most of ev ’ry (Db)mo ment
’cause (Ab)if you nev er try you nev er (Db)win.
(Ab)So (Db)try each day to (Bbm)try a lit tle (Ab)hard er
and (Gb)if you fall, get (Db)up and try a (Ab)gain.
(Try and try and try.)
(Try and try and try.) (Ab)Noth ing is im pos ble if (Db)you can just be lieve.
Don’t live your life in shack les when (Db)faith can be the key.
The (Ab)win ner’s one who keeps de ter mi (Bbm)na tion in his eyes who’s not (Ab)a fraid to fly and not a (Db)fraid to
(Ab)try to be the first one up the (Db)moun tain
and (Ab)try to be the first to touch the sky.
count your bless ings and (Eb)keep (Ab)coun ting
and (Fm)try soar where on ly ea gles (Db)fly.
(Ab)if you fail at first just keep on (Db)try ing.
For (Ab)you are not a fail ure in God’s (Db)eyes.
(Ab)The (Db)first step is the (Bbm)one that’s al ways est
but (Gb)won’t a mount to (Db)much if you don’t (Ab)gain.
(Try and try and try.)
(Try and try and try.) (Ab)try.
So (Db)spread your wings and (Bbm)let the mag ic (Ab)hap pen.
’Cause you’ll (Gb)nev er real ly (Db)know
if you don’t (Ab)try.
(Try and try and try.) You got ta (Fm7)try.
Come, give it a try.
You have to (Db)try.
Oh, I (Ab)know it ain’t eas y, who ev er said it was?
(Db)Life is hard, same as it ev er was.
But try,
you have to try.
When you (Ab)think you can’t do it, just try a lit tle hard er.
Just dig a lit tle deep er and go a lit tle far ther but try.
You have to (Db)try.
What (Ab)- er it is, you're gon na get through it.
Let the rit lead you, I know you can do it, just (Try.) Just give a
And when (Ab)try.
Lord knows I (Db)try.
Yes, I (Ab)try.
Try — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Try" by Dolly Parton. 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 Db, 80 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 “Try”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Try" 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 "Try".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Try" by Dolly Parton in?
- The backing track is in Db at 80 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 "Try" 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 "Try"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Try", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Try" 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 "Try"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Try"?
- "Try" was originally performed by Dolly Parton. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Dolly Parton are available?
- Other accompaniments by Dolly Parton: "Blue Smoke", "Coat Of Many Colors", "Here You Come Again". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Try" 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 "Try" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Db, 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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