Almost Lover

by A Fine Frenzy
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Lyrics

Your fin ger (Am)tips a cross my skin, the palm trees (F)sway ing in the wind,

i ma ges.

ges.

You sang me (Am)Span ish lul la bies, the sweet est (F)sad ness in your eyes,

clev er trick.

ges,

no.

But I (G)nev er want to see you un (C)hap py,

I (Dm)thought you’d want the same

for me.

Good bye, my al most lov er,

good bye, my hope less dream.

I’m try ing not to think a bout you, can’t you just a let me be?

So long, my luck less ro mance, my back is turned on you.

Should ’ve known you’d bring me heart ache, al most lov ers al ways do.

We walked a - a crowd ed street you took my hand and danced with me,

i ma ges.

And when you left you kissed my lips, you told me you would nev er, nev er for get these i ma

ges,

no.

But I (G)nev er want to see you un (C)hap py,

I (Dm)thought you’d want the same

for me.

Good bye, my al most lov er,

good bye, my hope less dream.

I’m try ing not to think a bout you, can’t you just a let me be?

So long, my luck less ro mance, my back is turned on you.

Should ’ve known you’d bring me heart ache, al most lov ers al ways do.

We walked a do.

I can not go to the o (G)cean, I can not drive the streets at (F)night, I can not wake up in the morn (Em)ing with out you on my mind.

So now you’re gone and I’m haunt (G)ed and I bet you are just

(F)fine,

did I make it that ea (Dm)sy to walk right in and out of my (G)life?

al most lov ers al ways (C)do.

Almost Lover — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Almost Lover" by A Fine Frenzy in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 60 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Almost Lover”

Why does the accompaniment for "Almost Lover" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Almost Lover" by A Fine Frenzy in?
The backing track is in C at 60 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 "Almost Lover" 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 "Almost Lover"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Almost Lover", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Almost Lover" 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 "Almost Lover"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Almost Lover"?
"Almost Lover" was originally performed by A Fine Frenzy. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Can I use "Almost Lover" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Almost Lover by A Fine Frenzy, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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