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(E)Here comes John ny sing ing old ies gold ies be bop a lu la ba by what I say here comes John ny sing ing I got ta wo man down in the tun nels trying to make it pay.
He got the ac tion he got the mo tion yeah the boy can play de di ca tion de vo tion (E)turn ing all the night time in to the day he do the (E)song a bout the sweet lo vin’ (B)wo man he do the (E)song a bout the knife
he do the (E7)walk
he do the walk of (A)life yeah he do the walk of life.
and he’ll tell you a sto ry hand me down my walk in’
with the pow er and the glo ry back beat the talk in’ blues.
Walk Of Life — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Walk Of Life" by Dire Straits. 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, 176 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.
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About “Walk Of Life”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Walk Of Life" 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 "Walk Of Life".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Walk Of Life" by Dire Straits in?
- The backing track is in E at 176 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 "Walk Of Life" 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 "Walk Of Life"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Walk Of Life", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Walk Of Life" 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 "Walk Of Life"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Walk Of Life"?
- "Walk Of Life" was originally performed by Dire Straits. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Dire Straits are available?
- Other accompaniments by Dire Straits: "Brothers in Arms", "Private Investigations". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Walk Of Life" 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 "Walk Of Life" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in E, 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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