But For Now

by Jamie Cullum
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Looking to play this yourself? Try the standard piano arrangement of “But For Now”
Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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Lyrics

(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 (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "But For Now" by Jamie Cullum 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 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”

Why does the accompaniment for "But For Now" 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 "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.
Can I use "But For Now" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for But For Now by Jamie Cullum, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Ab; 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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