long as
needs
oh yes he
need
in spite of
you
I’m sure that
(Adim)needs
Who else would
him still,
when they’ve been
(Fm6)so
He knows I
ways
as long as
(E7)needs
I miss him
(C#7)much
when (B7sus4)he is
(F#m)But when (E)he’s
(C#m7)me,
I don’t let
The way I
(E)in
the love I
(Fm6)to
the hell!
I’ve
(Amaj7)my
as long as
(B7)needs
He does n’t (Bdim)say the
he should,
he acts the (F#dim7)way he
he (E)should.
But all the (G#m7)same I’ll
(C#)this
(A#m7)his
As long as
(E)needs
(E)I know where
(Fm6)must
I’ll cling on
(D)fast
as long as
(Bm7)needs
As long as
is
I’ll love him
(Fm6)or
and some how
(D)be
as long as
(B7)needs
(E)If you are
ly,
then (B7)you will
when some one
(E)you,
you love them
I won’t be
his
though peo ple
(Fdim)I
I’ve got to
true,
as long as
As Long As He Needs Me (From Oliver!) — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "As Long As He Needs Me (From Oliver!)" by Lionel Bart 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 E, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “As Long As He Needs Me (From Oliver!)”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "As Long As He Needs Me (From Oliver!)" by Lionel Bart in?
- The backing track is in E at 100 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 "As Long As He Needs Me (From Oliver!)" 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 "As Long As He Needs Me (From Oliver!)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "As Long As He Needs Me (From Oliver!)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "As Long As He Needs Me (From Oliver!)" 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 "As Long As He Needs Me (From Oliver!)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "As Long As He Needs Me (From Oliver!)"?
- "As Long As He Needs Me (From Oliver!)" was originally performed by Lionel Bart. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Lionel Bart are available?
- Other accompaniments by Lionel Bart: "As Long As He Needs Me", "It's A Fine Life (from Oliver!)", "Reviewing The Situation". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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