We Are The Sons Of The Desert

by T. Marvin Hatley
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Lyrics

(Ab)We are the sons (Cbdim)of the (Bbm7)des (Eb7)ert (Bbm7)hav (Eb7)ing the time (Ebdim)of our (Ab)lives,

(Faug)march (F7)ing a (Faug)long (Bb11)two (Bb7)thous and (Dbdim)strong, (Fm7)far (Bb7)from our sweet (Bb13)hearts and (Eb7)wives.

(Cbdim)God (Bbm7)bless (Eb7)them.

(Ab)Tramp tramp tramp the boys are march

ing and (Ab)chant ing you this (Db6)mel (Db7)o (C)dy,

ooh ooh (Fm)ooh (C7)ooh (Fm)ooh (C7)ooh ooh (Fm)ooh ooh (C7)ooh ooh (Fm)ooh.

(Ab)Sons (Fm7)of the (Bb9)des (Eb7)ert are (Ab)we.

(Ab)We are the sons (Cbdim)of the (Bbm7)des (Eb7)ert (Bbm7)hav (Eb7)ing the time (Ebdim)of our (Ab)lives,

(Faug)march (F7)ing a (Faug)long (Bb11)two (Bb7)thous and (Dbdim)strong, (Fm7)far (Bb7)from our sweet (Bb13)hearts and (Eb7)wives.

(Cbdim)God (Bbm7)bless (Eb7)them.

(Ab)Tramp tramp tramp the boys are march

ing and (Ab)chant ing you this (Db6)mel (Db7)o (C)dy,

ooh ooh (Fm)ooh (C7)ooh (Fm)ooh (C7)ooh ooh (Fm)ooh ooh (C7)ooh ooh (Fm)ooh.

(Ab)Sons (Fm7)of the (Bb9)des (Eb7)ert are (Ab)we.

(Ab)we.

We Are The Sons Of The Desert — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "We Are The Sons Of The Desert" by T. Marvin Hatley. 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, 126 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 “We Are The Sons Of The Desert”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "We Are The Sons Of The Desert" 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 "We Are The Sons Of The Desert".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "We Are The Sons Of The Desert" by T. Marvin Hatley in?
The backing track is in Db at 126 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 "We Are The Sons Of The Desert" 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 "We Are The Sons Of The Desert"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "We Are The Sons Of The Desert", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "We Are The Sons Of The Desert" 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 "We Are The Sons Of The Desert"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "We Are The Sons Of The Desert"?
"We Are The Sons Of The Desert" was originally performed by T. Marvin Hatley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by T. Marvin Hatley are available?
Other accompaniments by T. Marvin Hatley: "Honolulu Baby". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "We Are The Sons Of The Desert" 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 "We Are The Sons Of The Desert" 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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