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Let me hold you for the last time.
It’s the last chance to feel a gain.
But you broke me, now I can’t feel an y thing.
When I love you rings so un true,
I can’t e ven con vince my self.
When I’m speak ing, it’s the voice of some one else.
Oh, it (G)tears (A)me up.
I (G)try to hold on, but it hurts too much.
I (G)try to for give, but it’s not e nough to (G)make it all O.
K.
(D)You can’t play on bro ken strings.
You can’t feel
an y thing
that your heart don’t want to feel.
I can’t tell you some thing that ain’t real.
Oh, the truth hurts, a (Bm)lie’s worse.
(D)How can I give an y more,
when I love you a lit tle less
than be fore?
Oh, what are you for the last time.
It’s the last chance to feel a gain.
But you broke me, now I can’t feel an y thing.
When I love you rings so un true,
I can’t e ven con vince my self.
When I’m speak ing, it’s the voice of some one else.
Oh, it (G)tears (A)me up.
I (G)try to hold on, but it hurts too much.
I (G)try to for give, but it’s not e nough to (G)make it all O.
K.
(D)You can’t play on bro ken strings.
You can’t feel
an y thing
that your heart don’t want to feel.
I can’t tell you some thing that ain’t real.
Oh, the truth hurts, a (Bm)lie’s worse.
(D)How can I give an y more,
when I love you a lit tle less
than be fore?
Oh, what are
ning through the fire,
when there’s noth ing, left to save.
It’s like chas ing the y last train when we both know it’s too late.
Too
You can’t play.
Oh, you know that I love you a lit tle less
than be fore.
Let me hold you for the last time.
It’s the last chance to feel a (G)gain.
Broken Strings — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Broken Strings" by James Morrison featuring Nelly Furtado as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in B — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 112 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 Strings”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Broken Strings" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key B, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Broken Strings" by James Morrison featuring Nelly Furtado in?
- The backing track is in B at 112 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 Strings" 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 Strings"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Broken Strings", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Broken Strings" 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 Strings"?
- 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 Strings"?
- "Broken Strings" was originally performed by James Morrison featuring Nelly Furtado. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of B, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Broken Strings" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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