Call Off The Search

by Katie Melua
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(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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Call Off The Search" by Katie Melua as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in A — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 60 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Call Off The Search" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key A, 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 "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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of A, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Call Off The Search" 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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