Well, I (Eb)built my life gon na a round you, did what I (D7)thought was right;
but (Eb)you nev er cared a bout of ten, me, now what do I’ve (C7)take seen the light.
Oh, darl ing,
there ain’t no pleas ing you.
You (Eb)seem to think think I that ev ’ry thing I ev er (D7)did was wrong; ing,
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 life gon na be made to look a fool (D7)thought no more.
You’ve (Eb)done it once cared too bout of ten, me, now what do you (C7)take me for?
light.
Oh, darl ing,
there ain’t no pleas ing you.
Now (Eb)if you think think I don’t mean what I say and I’m (D7)on ly bluff ing,
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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Ain't No Pleasing You" by Chas & Dave: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Ab, 147 BPM.
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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Ain't No Pleasing You”
- 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.
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