Other arrangements of Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart
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(Fm7)Nev er could (Bb13)car ry a (Eb13)tune,
(Fm7)Nev er knew (Bb7)where to (Eb)start,
You (Ab)came a (Adim)long when (Eb)ev ’ry thing was (Cm7)wrong and (F9)put a song in my (Bb7)heart.
Dear, when (Bb7)you (Eb)smiled at me
I heard (G7)a (Cm)mel o dy,
it haunt (C7)ed (Fm)me from the (Bb7)start.
Some thing (Eb)in (Ab)side of me.
Start ed (Eb)a (Abm)sym pho ny,
(Eb)Zing!
(Cm)went the (F9)strings
(F7)of (F9)my (Bb)heart.
’Twas like a (Eb)breath of Spring,
I heard (G7)a (Cm)rob in sing
a bout a nest set a (Bb7)part,
All na (Eb)ture (Ab)seemed to be
in per (Eb)fect (Abm)har mo ny,
(Eb)Zing!
went the (F9)strings
(Bb7)of my (Abm6)heart.
Your (Fm7)eyes made (Bb7)skies seem (Eb)blue a gain,
(Fm7)what else (Bb7)could I (Eb)do a gain,
but (A)keep re (D7)peat ing (Eb)through a (F7)gain “I (Bb9)love
(Bb7)you,
(Bb9)love
(Bbaug7)you!”
I (Bb7)still re (Eb)call the thrill,
I guess (G7)I (Cm)al ways will,
I hope (C7)’twill (Fm)nev er de (Bb7)part,
Dear, with (Eb)your (Ab)lips to mine
a rhap (Eb)so (Abm)dy di vine.
(Eb)Zing!
went the (F9)strings (Bb7)of my (F7)heart.
Dear, when (Bb7)you (Eb)smiled at me
I heard (G7)a (Cm)mel o dy,
it haunt (C7)ed (Fm)me from the (Bb7)start.
Some thing (Eb)in (Ab)side of me.
Start ed (Eb)a (Abm)sym pho ny,
(Eb)Zing!
(Cm)went the (F9)strings (F7)of (F9)my (Bb)heart.
’Twas like a (Eb)breath of Spring,
I heard (G7)a (Cm)rob in sing
a bout a nest set a (Bb7)part,
All na (Eb)ture (Ab)seemed to be
in per (Eb)fect (Abm)har mo ny,
(Eb)Zing!
went the (F9)strings (Bb7)of my (Abm6)heart.
Your (Fm7)eyes made (Bb7)skies seem (Eb)blue a gain,
(Fm7)what else (Bb7)could I (Eb)do a gain,
but (A)keep re (D7)peat ing (Eb)through a (F7)gain “I (Bb9)love (Bb7)you, (Bb9)love (Bbaug7)you!”
I (Bb7)still re (Eb)call the thrill,
I guess (G7)I (Cm)al ways will,
I hope (C7)’twill (Fm)nev er de (Bb7)part,
Dear, with (Eb)your (Ab)lips to mine
a rhap (Eb)so (Abm)dy di vine.
(Eb)Zing!
went the (F9)strings (Bb7)of my (F7)heart.
(Eb)heart.
Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart" by James F. Hanley. 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 Ab, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart" 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 "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart" by James F. Hanley in?
- The backing track is in Ab 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 "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart" 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 "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart" 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 "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart"?
- "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart" was originally performed by James F. Hanley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart" 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 "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Ab, 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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