They (Db)said love hurts,
I (Dbmaj7)wrote that book,
I (Db)climbed that wall, I (Gb)had one look
but (Db)you just came a round
to say hel lo.
The (Db)streets were filled
with (Dbmaj7)guil ty hearts
and (Db)here was I right (Gb)from the start and
I lost ev ’ry thing
when I lost you.
So tell me (Db)why
should I let you go?
Give me twen ty good rea sons,
I need to know,
yeah.
And (Db)at that point
there (Ab)was no pain,
there (Bbm)was no sky, there (Gb)was no rain, for
all there was was you
and your sweet face.
But (Db)life is life
and (Ab)things will change
like (Bbm)scenes up on an ac tor’s stage,
to (Db)mor row comes to day
for (F)all we know.
So tell me, ba by, (C)why
should I let you go?
Give me twen ty good rea sons
I need to know,
yeah.
Give me twen ty good rea sons.
Give me twen ty good rea sons.
Give me twen ty good rea sons
to let you go.
So tell me, ba by, (Db)why
should I let you go?
Give me twen ty good rea sons
I need to know
yeah.
Tell me, ba by,
Give me twen ty good rea sons.
20 Good Reasons — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "20 Good Reasons" by Thirsty Merc: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Gb, 94 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Gb) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “20 Good Reasons”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "20 Good Reasons" by Thirsty Merc in?
- The backing track is in Gb at 94 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 "20 Good Reasons" 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 "20 Good Reasons"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "20 Good Reasons", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "20 Good Reasons" 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 "20 Good Reasons"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "20 Good Reasons"?
- "20 Good Reasons" was originally performed by Thirsty Merc. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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