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Six a.
m.
day af ter Christ mas,
I throw some clothes on (G69)in the dark.
The smell of cold,
car seat is freez ing,
the world is sleep ing, I am
(D)numb.
Up the stairs
to her a part ment,
she is balled up (G69)on couch.
Her mom and dad
went down to Char lotte,
they’re not home to find out.
(D)numb.
And we drive.
Now that I have found some one I’m (D)feel ing more a lone
than I (Bm7)ev er have be fore.
She’s (A)a brick and I’m (Dmaj9)drown ing slow ly off (A)the coast and I’m (Dmaj9)head ed no where.
She’s (A)a brick and I’m (Dmaj9)drown ing slow ly.
(Dmaj9)drown ing slow ly.
As (E)weeks went by it (G6)showed that she was (Dsus4)not (D)fine.
They (E)told me “Son, it’s (G6)time to tell the (Dsus4)truth.” And
she (E)broke down
and I (G6)broke down
’cause (Dsus4)I was (Esus4)tired
of ly (D)ing.
Driv ing back
to her a part ment,
for the mo ment we’re (G69)a lone.
Yeah, she’s a lone
and I’m a lone.
And now I know it.
She’s (A)a brick and I’m (Dmaj9)drown ing slow ly off (A)the coast and I’m (Dmaj9)head ed no (G)where.
She’s (A)a brick and I’m (Bm7)drown (A)ing slow ly.
Brick — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Brick" by Ben Folds Five. 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 D, 96 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “Brick”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Brick" 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 "Brick".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Brick" by Ben Folds Five in?
- The backing track is in D at 96 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 "Brick" 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 "Brick"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Brick", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Brick" 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 "Brick"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Brick"?
- "Brick" was originally performed by Ben Folds Five. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Ben Folds Five are available?
- Other accompaniments by Ben Folds Five: "Army", "Battle Of Who Could Care Less", "Philosophy". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Brick" 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 "Brick" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in D, 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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