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(G)Young man, there’s no need to feel down, I said, (E)young man, pick your self off the ground, I said, (C)young man, ’cause you’re in a new town there’s no (D)need (C)to (D)be (C)un (G)hap (D)py.
(G)Young man, there’s a place you can go, I said, (E)young man, when you’re short on your dough.
You can (C)stay there and I’m sure you will find man y (D)ways (C)to (D)have (C)a (G)good (D)time.
It’s fun to stay at the (G)Y.
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C.
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It’s fun to stay at the (E)Y.
M.
C.
A.
They have (A)ev er y thing for young (A)men to en joy.
You can (D)hang out with all the boys.
It’s fun to stay at the (G)Y.
M.
C.
A.
It’s fun to stay at the (E)Y.
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C.
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You can (A)get your self clean you can (A)have a good meal.
You can (D)do what ev er you feel
are you listen ing to me,
what do you want to be?
you can make real your dreams but you’ve (D)got
(D)know (C)this (G)one (D)thing.
(G)No man does it all by him self.
said
put your pride the shelf.
And just (C)go
to the Y.
M.
C.
A.
I’m sure (D)they (C)can (D)help (C)you (G)to (D)day,
It’s fun to stay at the (G)Y.
M.
C.
A.
It’s fun to stay at the (E)Y.
M.
C.
A.
They have (A)ev er y thing for young (A)men to en joy.
You can (D)hang out with all the boys.
It’s fun to stay at the (G)Y.
M.
C.
A.
It’s fun to stay at the (E)Y.
M.
C.
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You can (A)Young man, young (A)need to feel down.
Young man, young your -
- self off the (D)ground.
you want to be?
Y.m.c.a. — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Y.m.c.a." by Village People. 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 G, 136 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “Y.m.c.a.”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Y.m.c.a." 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 "Y.m.c.a.".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Y.m.c.a." by Village People in?
- The backing track is in G at 136 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 "Y.m.c.a." 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 "Y.m.c.a."?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Y.m.c.a.", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Y.m.c.a." 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 "Y.m.c.a."?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Y.m.c.a."?
- "Y.m.c.a." was originally performed by Village People. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Y.m.c.a." 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 "Y.m.c.a." to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in G, 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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