Blame (Feat. John Newman)

by Calvin Harris
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Lyrics

be sleep ing, keep on wak ing with the wo man next to (Fm7)me.

is burn ing, in side I’m hurt ing, this a feel ing I can (Fm7)keep.

So blame it on the (Abmaj7)night.

Don’t blame it on me, don’t blame it on me.

Blame it on the (Abmaj7)night.

Don’t blame it on me, don’t blame it on me.

Blame it on the (Abmaj7)night.

Don’t blame it on me, don’t blame it on me, so blame it on the (Abmaj7)night.

Don’t blame it on me, don’t blame it on me, don’t blame it on (Abmaj7)me.

Can’t you see it, I was ma nip u la ted, I had to let her through the (Fm)door.

Oh, I had no choice in this, I was the friend she missed, she need ed me to (Fm)talk.

So blame it on the

(Bb)Oh, I’m so sor ry, sor ry ba by.

(Bb)Yeah

oh, I (Abmaj7)got to say...

(Cm)(Prom ise I’ll be (Bb)bet ter this time, I will be (Fm)bet ter this time, I will be...) (Abmaj7)Oh, I (Cm)prom ise (I’ll be (Bb)bet ter this time, I will be (Fm)bet ter this), don’t blame it on (CN.C.)me.

Don’t blame it on me.

Blame (Feat. John Newman) — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Blame (Feat. John Newman)" by Calvin Harris. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Ab, 128 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.

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About “Blame (Feat. John Newman)

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Blame (Feat. John Newman)" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Blame (Feat. John Newman)".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Blame (Feat. John Newman)" by Calvin Harris in?
The backing track is in Ab at 128 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 "Blame (Feat. John Newman)" 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 "Blame (Feat. John Newman)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Blame (Feat. John Newman)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Blame (Feat. John Newman)" 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 "Blame (Feat. John Newman)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Blame (Feat. John Newman)"?
"Blame (Feat. John Newman)" was originally performed by Calvin Harris. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Calvin Harris are available?
Other accompaniments by Calvin Harris: "Blame (feat. John Newman)", "Feels (featuring Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry and Big Sean)", "I Need Your Love (featuring Ellie Goulding)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Blame (Feat. John Newman)" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Blame (Feat. John Newman)" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in Ab, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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