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Boop bop, boop bop,
boop bop, boop bop.
Boop bop, boop bop,
(A)boop bop, (D)boop (D#dim)bop.
Way (E)down (A)south,
in Bir ming ham, I mean (A)south,
in Al a bam’, there’s a (A)place
where peo ple go to dance the night a way.
It’s (E)a (D)junc tion
where the (A)town folk meet.
At each (D)func tion
in their best they’ll
greet you.
Ba (A)yoo be dah be (D)doo bop.
Ba (A)yoo be dah be (D)doo bop.
Ba (A)yoo be dah be (D)doo bop.
Boo ah doo ah yoo ah.
Boop bop, boop bop,
boop bop, boop bop.
Boop bop, boop bop,
(Bb)boop
(Bb)bop,
(Eb)boop (Edim)bop.
(F)Boop bop, boop bop,
boop bop, boop bop.
Boop bop, boop bop,
(Bb)boop
(Bb)bop,
(Eb)boop (Edim)bop.
(F)Boop bop, boop bop,
boop bop, boop bop.
(F)Way down south,
in Bir ming ham, I mean (B)south,
in Al a bam’, (F#)that old place...
Boop bop, boop bop,
boop bop, boop bop.
Boop bop, boop bop,
(B)boop bop,
(E)boop (Fdim)bop.
Way (F#)down (B)south,
in Bir ming ham, I mean (B)south,
in Al a bam’s an old (B)place
where peo ple go to dance the night a way.
They (F#)all (B)drive
or walk for miles to get (B)blues
that south ern style.
So blue
it’ll make you want to dance the night a way.
Tuxedo Junction — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Tuxedo Junction" by The Manhattan Transfer. 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, 100 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 “Tuxedo Junction”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Tuxedo Junction" 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 "Tuxedo Junction".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Tuxedo Junction" by The Manhattan Transfer in?
- The backing track is in A 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 "Tuxedo Junction" 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 "Tuxedo Junction"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Tuxedo Junction", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Tuxedo Junction" 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 "Tuxedo Junction"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Tuxedo Junction"?
- "Tuxedo Junction" was originally performed by The Manhattan Transfer. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Tuxedo Junction" 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 "Tuxedo Junction" 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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