Heading In The Right Direction

by Renee Geyer
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Lyrics

(G)Since I was a small girl

I’ve (Cm7)al ways been a lone,

(Bm7)try in’ so hard to (Em)find some one (Am7)I could call my own.

(G)Peo ple that I looked at,

they were (Cm7)al ways twos and threes,

(Bm7)al ways on the out side, no (Am7)bo dy want ed me.

Am I (Cmaj7)head ing in the right di rec tion for your (Bm7)lov ing and af (Em)fec tion?

Gon na be a brand new start, it’s the way

to your (Em)heart.

(G)When you came long, boy,

you were rest,

did n’t try to cheat me

You (G)made me feel im por

know ing

care for me (Am7)makes me come a live.

(Cmaj7)head ing in the right di rec tion for your (Bm7)lov ing and af (Em)fec tion?

Gon na be a brand new start, it’s the way

to your (Em)heart.

Day to day I hope and pray

this feel ing

is gon na grow,

I know, I know,

ooh.

(Cmaj7)Head ing in the right di rec tion for your (Bm7)lov ing and af (Em)fec tion.

(Cmaj7)Gon na be a brand new start, it’s the way

to your (Em)heart.

(Cmaj7)Head ing in the right di rec tion for your (Bm7)lov ing and af (Em)fec tion.

(Cmaj7)Gon na be a brand new start, it’s the way

to your (Em)heart.

Oh yeah.

Heading In The Right Direction β€” Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Heading In The Right Direction" by Renee Geyer. 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, 66 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 β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œHeading In The Right Direction”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Heading In The Right Direction" 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 β€” especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Heading In The Right Direction".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Heading In The Right Direction" by Renee Geyer in?
The backing track is in G at 66 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Heading In The Right Direction" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” 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 "Heading In The Right Direction"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "Heading In The Right Direction", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Heading In The Right Direction" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Heading In The Right Direction"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Heading In The Right Direction"?
"Heading In The Right Direction" was originally performed by Renee Geyer. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Heading In The Right Direction" as a backing track?
Just press play β€” 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 "Heading In The Right Direction" to fit my voice?
Yes β€” 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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