Other arrangements of Broken Stones
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Like peb bles on a (Bb)beach,
kicked a round, dis placed by feet,
oh, like bro (Ebmaj9)ken stones
we’re all try ing to get home.
Like a lo ser’s reach
too slow and short to hit (F)the peaks,
yeah, so lost and a lone,
yeah, try ing to get home.
As an oth er bit (Ebmaj9)shat ters,
an oth er lit tle bit gets lost.
And what else real ly (Gm7)mat ters,
oh, at such a (Ab7)cost.
(F)And the lo sers reach,
too slow and short to hit the (F)peaks,
yeah, he’s lost and a lone,
yeah, like bro ken stones.
And an oth er bit (Ebmaj9)shat ters,
oh, an oth er lit tle bit gets lost.
Tell me what else real ly (Gm7)mat ters,
oh, at such a (Ab7)cost.
(F)Like peb bles on a
Try ing to get (Eb)home,
try ing to get (Bb)home,
like bro ken stones,
all try ing to get (Bbsus4)home.
Broken Stones — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Broken Stones" by Paul Weller 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 Eb, 110 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Broken Stones”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Broken Stones" 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 "Broken Stones" by Paul Weller in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 110 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 "Broken Stones" 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 "Broken Stones"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Broken Stones", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Broken Stones" 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 "Broken Stones"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Broken Stones"?
- "Broken Stones" was originally performed by Paul Weller. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Can I use "Broken Stones" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Broken Stones by Paul Weller, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Eb; 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.