Calling You

by Holly Cole
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Lyrics

Mm.

Ooh.

A de sert road from Ve (Bbmaj7)gas to no where

some place bet ter than (C7sus4)where you’ve been,

a cof fee ma chine needs

some fix in’,

in a lit tle ca just a (C7sus4)round the bend.

(Cm7)I

am (D)call

ing you,

(E)I

am (D)call

ing you.

A hot dry wind (Bbmaj7)blows right through me,

ba by’s crying and I

can’t sleep.

But I can feel

a (Bbmaj7)change is com ing,

it’s com ing clos er

(C7sus4)sweet re lease.

(Cm7)Ooh,

(E)ooh

(Cdim)Ooh.

(Gbmaj7)I

am

call

(A13)ing (Ab13)you,

I

am call

ing you.

A de sert road from Ve (Bbmaj7)gas to no where

some place bet ter than (C7sus4)where you’ve been,

a cof fee ma chine that needs

some fix in’,

in a lit tle ca just a (C7sus4)round the bend.

A hot dry wind it blows

right through me,

the ba by’s crying and I

can’t sleep.

But I can feel that a (Bbmaj7)change is com ing,

it’s com ing clos er,

(C7sus4)sweet re lease.

(Gbmaj7)I

am

call

ing you,

(E)I

am

call

ing you.

(C)Ooh.

Calling You — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Calling You" by Holly Cole: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Eb, 80 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 “Calling You

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Calling You" by Holly Cole in?
The backing track is in Eb 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 "Calling You" 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 "Calling You"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Calling You", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Calling You" 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 "Calling You"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Calling You"?
"Calling You" was originally performed by Holly Cole. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

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