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 needs

some fix in’,

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

A 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 lease.

(Gbmaj7)I

am

call

ing you,

(E)I

am

call

ing you.

(C)Ooh.

Calling You — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Calling You" by Holly Cole as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 80 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

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