What key is the piano accompaniment for "Alejandro" by Lady Gaga in?

The backing track is in B at 102 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 "Alejandro" 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 "Alejandro"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Alejandro", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Alejandro" 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 "Alejandro"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "Alejandro"?

"Alejandro" was originally performed by Lady Gaga. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Lady Gaga are available?

Other accompaniments by Lady Gaga: "Applause", "Bad Romance", "Dope". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

I know that we are young, and I know that you may love me.

But I just can’t be with you like this anymore, Alejandro.

(Bm)Oh, oh, oh, oh, (Bm)oh, oh, oh, (F#5)oh, oh.

oh, oh.

(Bm)Oh, oh, oh, oh, (Bm)oh, oh, oh, (F#m)oh, oh.

got (Bm)both hands

she’s in her (F#m)pock et

and she (Bm)boy won’t look at you, won’t look at you, oh.

And She hides (Bm)true love en su bol sil lo,

she’s got a (Bm)ha lo na round her fin ger, a round you.

(Bm)You know that I (Bm)love you boy, (F#5)hot like Mex i co, re joice.

(Bm)At this point I’ve (Bm)got ta choose, noth (F#5)ing to loose.

Don’t call my name, don’t call my name, A le (A)jan dro.

I’m not your babe, I’m not your babe, Fer (A)nan do.

Don’t wan na kiss, don’t wan na touch, just smoke one (A)ci ga rette and hush.

Don’t call my name don’t call my name, Ro (A)ber to.

A le (G)jan dro, A le (D)jan dro,

(G)A le a le jan dro, (D)A le a le jan dro,

A le (G)jan dro, A le (D)jan dro,

(G)A le a le jan dro, (D)A le a le jan dro.

Just stop.

(Bm)Please just let me go.

Alejandro.

Just let me (Bm)go.

She’s not (Bm)bro ken,

she’s just a (F#m)ba by.

But her (Bm)boy friend’s like a dad, just like a dad.

oh.

And all those (Bm)flames that en burned be fore him,

she’s now a (Bm)he’s gon na fire her fight, got cool the bad.

(Bm)You know that I (Bm)love you boy, (F#5)hot like Mex i co, re joice.

(Bm)At this point I’ve (Bm)got ta choose, noth (F#5)ing to loose.

Don’t call my name, don’t call my name, A le (A)jan dro.

I’m not your babe, I’m not your babe, Fer (A)nan do.

Don’t wan na kiss, don’t wan na touch, just smoke one (A)ci ga rette and hush.

Don’t call my name don’t call my name, Ro (A)ber to.

A le (G)jan dro, A le (D)jan dro,

(G)A le a le jan dro, (D)A le a le jan dro,

A le (G)jan dro, A le (D)jan dro,

(G)A le a le jan dro, (D)A le a le jan dro.

Just stop.

(Bm)Please just let me go.

Alejandro.

Just let me (Bm)go.

She’s not

Don’t both er me, don’t both er me,

(F#m)A le jan dro.

Don’t call my name, don’t call my name,

(F#m)bye Fer nan do.

I’m not you’re babe, I’m not you’re babe,

(A)A le jan (Bm)dro.

Don’t wan na kiss, don’t wan na touch, Fer (A)nan do.

Don’t call my name, don’t call my name, A le (A)jan dro.

I’m not your babe, I’m not your babe, Fer (A)nan do.

Don’t wan na kiss, don’t wan na touch, just smoke one (A)ci ga rette and hush.

Don’t call my name don’t call my name, Ro (A)ber to.

A le (G)jan dro, A le (D)jan dro,

(G)A le a le jan dro, (D)A le a le jan dro,

A le (G)jan dro, A le (D)jan dro,

(G)A le a le jan dro, (D)A le a le jan dro.

A le (G)jan dro, A le (D)jan dro,

(G)A le a le jan dro, (D)A le a le jan dro,

A le (G)jan dro, A le (D)jan dro,

(G)A le a le jan dro, (D)A le a le jan dro.

A le

A le (CN.C.)jan dro.

Alejandro — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Alejandro" by Lady Gaga: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key B, 102 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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:

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About “Alejandro”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Alejandro" by Lady Gaga in?: The backing track is in B at 102 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 "Alejandro" 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 "Alejandro"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Alejandro", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Alejandro" 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 "Alejandro"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Alejandro"?: "Alejandro" was originally performed by Lady Gaga. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Lady Gaga are available?: Other accompaniments by Lady Gaga: "Applause", "Bad Romance", "Dope". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.