20 Good Reasons

by Thirsty Merc
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Lyrics

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 β€” Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "20 Good Reasons" by Thirsty Merc as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Gb β€” sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 94 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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 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€œ20 Good Reasons”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "20 Good Reasons" suitable for a pianist?
Yes β€” both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Gb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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 β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "20 Good Reasons" 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 "20 Good Reasons"?
Effectively yes β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode β€” both hands, classic piano notation, key of Gb, real chord symbols β€” but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "20 Good Reasons" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes β€” treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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