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Well, I (Eb)built my life a round you, did what I (D7)thought was right;
but (Eb)you nev er cared a bout me, now I’ve seen the light.
Oh, darl ing,
there ain’t no pleas ing you.
You (Eb)seem to think that ev ’ry thing I ev er (D7)did was wrong;
I should have know it (C7)all a long.
Oh, darl ing,
there ain’t no pleas ing (Eb)you.
(Eb)You on ly (Eb7)had to say the word,
and you knew I’d (Ab)do
it.
You had me (Eb7)where you want ed me,
be you went and (Ab)blew
it.
Now ev ’ry thing
I ev er done
was on ly (Db)done for you.
But now (Bb)you
can go and do
just what you (Bb)wan na do,
I’m (Bb7)tell ing you.
’Cause (Eb)I ain’t gon na be made to look a fool no more.
You’ve (Eb)done it once too of ten, what do you me for?
ing,
there ain’t no pleas ing you.
Now (Eb)if you think I don’t mean what I say and I’m (D7)on ly bluff
I should have know it (C7)all a long.
Oh, darl ing,
there ain’t no pleas ing (Eb)you.
(Eb)You on ly (Eb7)had to say the word,
and you knew I’d (Ab)do
it.
You had me (Eb7)where you want ed me,
be you went and (Ab)blew
it.
Now ev ’ry thing
I ev er done
was on ly (Db)done for you.
But now (Bb)you
can go and do
just what you (Bb)wan na do,
I’m (Bb7)tell ing you.
’Cause (Bb7)tell ing you.
’Cause (Eb)you’ve got an oth er think com ing; I’m tell ing you (C7)that for noth ing.
Oh, (F9)darl ing I’m leav ing:
that’s what I’m gon na (Eb)do.
(Eb)do.
Ain't No Pleasing You — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Ain't No Pleasing You" by Chas & Dave 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 147 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 “Ain't No Pleasing You”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Ain't No Pleasing You" 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 "Ain't No Pleasing You" by Chas & Dave in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 147 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 "Ain't No Pleasing You" 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 "Ain't No Pleasing You"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Ain't No Pleasing You", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Ain't No Pleasing You" 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 "Ain't No Pleasing You"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Ain't No Pleasing You"?
- "Ain't No Pleasing You" was originally performed by Chas & Dave. 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 — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Ain't No Pleasing You" 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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