Don’t Love, nev er drive oh, (B7)love, er
oh, care less (E)love.
(E)Don’t Love, nev er, don’t you oh, love, nev er, love, nev er, nev er love, love, oh, care from less (B7)love.
You made me, you made me (E7)weep.
sis ter
or And (A)you made me,
you made me moan.
Don’t you nev er You made drive me a leave stran ger
my hap py (E)home.
Don’t you nev er drive a (B7)strang er
oh, from your (E)door.
(E)Don’t you nev er, don’t you oh, love, nev er, love, nev er, nev er drive a stran ger from your (B7)door.
It may be your made me (E7)weep.
sis ter
or your (A)bro ther, me,
you’ll nev er know.
Don’t you nev er You made drive me a leave stran ger
my from your (E)door.
Don’t you nev er drive a (B7)strang er
oh, from your (E)door.
(E)Don’t you nev er, don’t you oh, love, nev er, love, nev er, nev er drive a stran ger from your (B7)door.
It may be your made me (E7)weep.
sis ter
or your (A)bro ther, me,
you’ll nev er know.
Don’t you nev er You made drive me a leave stran ger
my from your (E)door.
Care less love,
you (B7)drove me
through the wind and (E)snow.
Care less love,
you drove me, you drove me through the wind and snow.
You robbed me of my (E7)sil ver
and you (A)robbed me
of my gold.
But I’ll be damned
if I’ll (B7)let you
rob me of my (E)soul.
Careless Love — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Careless Love" by Hugh Laurie: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key E, 52 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Careless Love”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Careless Love" by Hugh Laurie in?
- The backing track is in E at 52 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 "Careless Love" 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 "Careless Love"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Careless Love", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Careless Love" 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 "Careless Love"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Careless Love"?
- "Careless Love" was originally performed by Hugh Laurie. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Hugh Laurie are available?
- Other accompaniments by Hugh Laurie: "Didn't It Rain", "Evenin'", "I Hate A Man Like You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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