Call Off The Search

by Katie Melua
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Lyrics

(D)1.

(E)won’t (A)spend my life

(Bm7)wait ing for an (E7)an gel to de (F#m)scend,

(D)search ing for a (C#7)rain bow with an (F#m)end.

(D)Now that I’ve found you I’ll call

(E6)off the search.

2.

(Bb7)I (Ab6)won’t (A6)spend my nights

gaz ing at the (E7)stars up in the (F#m7)sky,

(Dmaj7)won der ing if (C#7)love will pass me by.

Now

that I’ve (Bm7)found you I’ll call

(E6)off the search.

(Dmaj7)Out

on my own

I would

nev er have known

this (D)world

that I (E6)see to (A)day.

And (C#7)I’ve

got a (F#m)feel ing

(D)it (C#m)won’t (A)fade (F#m)a (Bm7)way.

3.

(E6)I

(Eaug)won’t

(A)end my days

(Bm7)wish ing that (E7)love would come a (F#m)long,

’cause (D)you

are in my (C#7)life where you be (F#m)long.

Now

that I’ve (Bm)found you I’ll call

(E6)off the (Amaj7)search.

(D)Now that I’ve found you I’ll call

(E6)off the (A)search.

(Bm7)Now that I’ve found you I’ll call

(E6)off the (Fmaj7)search.

Call Off The Search — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Call Off The Search" by Katie Melua: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key A, 60 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “Call Off The Search

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Call Off The Search" by Katie Melua in?
The backing track is in A at 60 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 "Call Off The Search" 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 "Call Off The Search"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Call Off The Search", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Call Off The Search" 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 "Call Off The Search"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Call Off The Search"?
"Call Off The Search" was originally performed by Katie Melua. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Katie Melua are available?
Other accompaniments by Katie Melua: "Blue Shoes", "Crawling Up A Hill", "I Think It's Going To Rain Today". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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