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I love my (D7)man, I’m a li ar if I say I (Ab)don’t.
I (Db9)love my man,
I’m a li ar if I say I (Bbm7)don’t.
But I’ll (Bbm7)quit my man,
I’m a li ar if I (A7)say I (Fm7)won’t.
I’ve been your slave, (D7)ba by, ev er (Eb7)since I’ve been your (Ab)babe.
I’ve (Db9)been your slave,
ev er (Eb7)since I’ve been your (Bbm7)babe.
But be (Bbm7)fore I’d be your dog,
I’d (Eb7)see you in your (Bdim)grave.
(Bbm7)My man would n’t (Ab)give me no break fast, Would n’t give me no din ner, squawked a (CN.C.)bout my sup per, then he put me out (D)doors.
(Db9)Had the nerve to lay a match box
on my (Bbm7)clothes.
I did n’t (Bbm)have so (Eb7)man y, (Bbm7)but I had a (Ddim)long, long (Eb7)way to (Db)go.
I love my (D7)man, I’m a li ar if I say I (Ab)don’t.
I (Db9)love my man,
I’m a li ar if I say I (Bbm7)don’t.
But I’ll (Bbm7)quit my man,
I’m a li ar if I (A7)say I (Fm7)won’t.
I’ve been your slave, (D7)ba by, ev er (Eb7)since I’ve been your (Ab)babe.
I’ve (Db9)been your slave,
ev er (Eb7)since I’ve been your (Bbm7)babe.
But be (Bbm7)fore I’d be your dog,
I’d (Eb7)see you in your (Bdim)grave.
(Bbm7)My man would n’t (Ab)give me no break fast, Would n’t give me no din ner, squawked a (CN.C.)bout my sup per, then he put me out (D)doors.
(Db9)Had the nerve to lay a match box
on my (Bbm7)clothes.
I did n’t (Bbm)have so (Eb7)man y, (Bbm7)but I had a (Ddim)long, long (Eb7)way to (Db)go.
Billie's Blues (I Love My Man) — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" by Billie Holiday 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 Db, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 “Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" 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 "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" by Billie Holiday in?
- The backing track is in Db at 120 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 "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" 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 "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" 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 "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)"?
- "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" was originally performed by Billie Holiday. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Billie Holiday are available?
- Other accompaniments by Billie Holiday: "Easy Living", "That Ole Devil Called Love". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Billie's Blues (I Love My Man) by Billie Holiday, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Db; 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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