Achilles Heel

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Lyrics

(C5)Good bye (Eb6)to the sky, I (Fsus4)know I can’t fly but I (C7sus4)feel love.

Do you know (Abmaj7)how I (Bbsus2)feel?

You are my A (Abmaj7)chil les

heel.

(C5)Hel lo (Eb6)to be low, I (Fsus4)feel love flow like a (C7sus4)riv er flow.

You and I (Abmaj7)stand ing (Bbsus2)still.

You are my A (Abmaj7)chil les (Bbsus2)heel.

(C5)Ooh, ooh, ooh, (Eb6)ooh, ooh, ooh, (Fsus4)ooh, ooh, ooh, (Csus4)ooh.

(C5)Feel ing free, yeah, (Eb6)what a bout me?

Well you (Fsus4)got ta give it up cos I (C7sus4)feel love.

Do you know (Abmaj7)how I (Bbsus2)feel?

You are my A (Abmaj7)chil les heel.

(C5)Good bye (Eb6)to the sky, I (Fsus4)know I can’t fly but feel (C7sus4)feel love.

Do you know (Abmaj7)how I (Bbsus2)feel?

You are my A (Abmaj7)chil les heel.

For there’s a (F)child in your eyes

and the (Eb)child nev er dies.

So (Bbsus4)keep the dream a live.

(F)(Ooh)

With the (Eb6)aid of sec ond sight

I can (Bb)push with all my might to make a (F)sta tue in the sky

of my A chil les heel.

(C5)Ooh, ooh, ooh, (Eb6)ooh, ooh, ooh, (Fsus4)ooh, ooh, ooh, (Csus4)ooh.

(C5)3.

fry, (Eb6)don’t know why I (Fsus4)got ta get high just to (C7sus4)love life.

You are my (Abmaj7)highs and (Bbsus2)lows from my (Abmaj7)head to my toes.

I said (C5)hey la, (Eb6)will I go far?

(Fsus4)Will I go far cos I (C7sus4)love life.

Do you know (Abmaj7)how I (Bbsus2)feel?

You are my A (Abmaj7)chil les heel.

I said oh, no, no, (Eb6)will I go slow?

Will I go slow when the feel ing flows

feel ing (Abmaj7)flows.

For there’s a

Of my A chil les heel.

Of my A chil les heel.

Of my A chil les heel.

(C5)Ooh, ooh, ooh, (Eb6)ooh, ooh, ooh, (Fsus4)ooh, ooh, ooh, (Csus4)ooh.

Well you’re (C5)feel ing (Eb6)free.

(Csus4)but I don’t know

(Bbsus2)Oh A (C5)chil les heel.

me?

the line.

I said hel (C5)lo and (Eb6)heel.

bye

(Csus4)but I don’t know

(Bbsus2)While we’re (C5)small fry, bout

the line.

With my A

Achilles Heel — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Achilles Heel" by Toploader as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 88 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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 “Achilles Heel”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Achilles Heel" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, 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 "Achilles Heel" by Toploader in?
The backing track is in Ab at 88 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 "Achilles Heel" 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 "Achilles Heel"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Achilles Heel", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Achilles Heel" 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 "Achilles Heel"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Achilles Heel"?
"Achilles Heel" was originally performed by Toploader. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Toploader are available?
Other accompaniments by Toploader: "Dancing in the Moonlight". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Achilles Heel" 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 — 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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