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(Cm)Sure I know you’d (Cm)like to have me talk a bout my (Cm)fu ture, and a (Cm)mil lion words or so to fill you in ’bout my past.
Have I sis ters or a bro ther?
When’s my birth day how’s my mo ther?
Well my dear, in time I’ll an swer all those things you (Bb11)ask.
But for (Ebmaj7)now
I’ll just say I (Fm)love you,
no thing (Fm)more seems im (Bb11)por tant some how.
And to (Gm9)mor row can (C)wait come what (Fm#5)ev er,
let me (Fm)love you
for ev er (Bb7)but right now,
right now.
(Cm)Some fine day when (Cm)we go walk ing, we’ll take time for (Cm)id le talk ing
shar ing ev ’ry feel ing
as we (Cm)watch each oth er smile.
(Cm)I’ll hold your hand, (Cm)you’ll hold my hand, we’ll say things we (Cm)nev er had planned then we’ll get to know each oth er (Cm)in a lit tle while.
But for (Ebmaj7)now
let me (C)say I (Fm)love you
lat er (Fm)on there’ll be time
for so much more.
But for (Ebmaj7)now,
mean ing (C)now and for (Fm)ev er
let me (Fm)kiss you my dar (Bb11)ling then once (Eb)more, once (G7#5)more.
But for (Ebmaj7)now
let me say I (Fm)love you
la ter (Fm)on I must know much (Bb)more of you.
But for (Gm7)now
(C)here and now, how I (Fm#5)love you,
as you (Fm)are in my (Bb11)arms (Bb7)I love you,
I (Dbmaj7)love you,
I love you.
But For Now — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "But For Now" by Jamie Cullum. 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, 80 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 “But For Now”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "But For Now" 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 "But For Now".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "But For Now" by Jamie Cullum in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 80 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 "But For Now" 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 "But For Now"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "But For Now", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "But For Now" 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 "But For Now"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "But For Now"?
- "But For Now" was originally performed by Jamie Cullum. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Jamie Cullum are available?
- Other accompaniments by Jamie Cullum: "Pointless Nostalgic", "These Are The Days", "These Are The Days". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "But For Now" 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 "But For Now" 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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