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Six a.
m.
day af ter Christ mas,
I throw some clothes on (G69)in the dark.
The smell of cold,
car seat is freez ing,
the world is sleep ing, I am
(D)numb.
Up the stairs
to her a part ment,
she is balled up (G69)on couch.
Her mom and dad
went down to Char lotte,
they’re not home to find out.
(D)numb.
And we drive.
Now that I have found some one I’m (D)feel ing more a lone
than I (Bm7)ev er have be fore.
She’s (A)a brick and I’m (Dmaj9)drown ing slow ly off (A)the coast and I’m (Dmaj9)head ed no where.
She’s (A)a brick and I’m (Dmaj9)drown ing slow ly.
(Dmaj9)drown ing slow ly.
As (E)weeks went by it (G6)showed that she was (Dsus4)not (D)fine.
They (E)told me “Son, it’s (G6)time to tell the (Dsus4)truth.” And
she (E)broke down
and I (G6)broke down
’cause (Dsus4)I was (Esus4)tired
of ly (D)ing.
Driv ing back
to her a part ment,
for the mo ment we’re (G69)a lone.
Yeah, she’s a lone
and I’m a lone.
And now I know it.
She’s (A)a brick and I’m (Dmaj9)drown ing slow ly off (A)the coast and I’m (Dmaj9)head ed no (G)where.
She’s (A)a brick and I’m (Bm7)drown (A)ing slow ly.
Brick — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Brick" by Ben Folds Five 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 D, 96 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “Brick”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Brick" 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 "Brick" by Ben Folds Five in?
- The backing track is in D at 96 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 "Brick" 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 "Brick"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Brick", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Brick" 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 "Brick"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Brick"?
- "Brick" was originally performed by Ben Folds Five. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Ben Folds Five are available?
- Other accompaniments by Ben Folds Five: "Army", "Battle Of Who Could Care Less", "Philosophy". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "Brick" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Brick by Ben Folds Five, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is D; 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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