Brother

by Kodaline
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Lyrics

When (Em)we were young, we were the ones, the (C)kings and queens, oh, yeah, we ruled the (G)world.

We smoked (Em)ci ga rettes, man no re grets, wish (C)I could re live ev ’ry sin gle (G)word.

We’ve tak en dif f’rent (Em)paths and trav eled dif f’rent (C)roads, I know we’ll al ways (G)end up on the same one when we’re (D)old.

And (Em)when you’re in the trench es and you’re (C)un der fi re, I will cov er (G)you.

If I was (C)dy ing on my (Em)knees, you would be the (G)one to re scue (C)me and if you were drowned at (Em)sea, I’d give you my (G)lungs so you could (C)breathe.

I’ve got you, bro ther.

I’ve got you, (Em)bro ther.

I’ve got you, (C)bro ther.

I’ve got you, (Em)bro ther.

Oh, (Em)bro ther, we go deep er than (C)ink, be neath the skin of our tat toos.

Though we don’t share the same blood, you’re my bro ther and I love you, that’s the truth.

We’re liv ing (Em)lives, hea ven on ly (C)knows if make it (G)back with all our fin gers and our (D)toes.

(Em)Five years, twen ty years, (C)come back, we’ll al ways be the (G)same.

If I was (C)dy ing on my (Em)knees, you would be the (G)one to re scue (C)me and if you were drowned at (Em)sea, I’d give you my (G)lungs so you could (C)breathe.

I’ve got you, bro ther.

I’ve got you, (Em)bro ther.

I’ve got you, (C)bro ther.

I’ve got you, (Em)bro ther.

Oh, And if we hit on trou bled (C)wa ter,

I’ll be the one to (Em)keep you warm and safe and we’ll be car ry ing each (C)oth er

un til we say good (Em)bye on our dy ing day be cause I’ve got you, (C)bro ther.

I’ve (D)got you, (Em)bro ther.

I’ve got you, (C)bro ther.

I’ve (D)got you, (Em)bro ther.

If I was breathe.

Oh,

oh.

Oh,

oh.

Oh,

I’ve got you, (C)bro ther.

I’ve (D)got you, (Em)bro ther.

Brother — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Brother" by Kodaline 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, 120 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 “Brother

Why does the accompaniment for "Brother" 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 "Brother" by Kodaline in?
The backing track is in Eb 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 "Brother" 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 "Brother"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Brother", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Brother" 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 "Brother"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Brother"?
"Brother" was originally performed by Kodaline. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Kodaline are available?
Other accompaniments by Kodaline: "All I Want", "Brand New Day", "High Hopes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Brother" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Brother by Kodaline, 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.

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