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To I feel so un sure
as I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor; as the mu sic dies
some thing in your eyes
calls to mind a sil ver screen and you’re its sad good bye.
I’m nev er gon na dance a gain, (Gm7)guil ty feet have got no (Am7)rhy thm, though it’s ea sy to pre tend, I (Am7)know you’re not a fool.
I (Dm)should have known bet ter than to cheat a friend, and (Gm7)waste a chance that I’ve been (Am7)gi ven, so I’m nev er gon na dance a gain the (Am7)way I dance with you.
Time can nev er mend
the care less whis per of a good friend; to heart and mind
ig nor ance is kind
there’s no com fort in the truth pain is
you’ll find.
(Gm7)guil ty feet have got no (Am7)rhy thm, though it’s ea sy to pre tend, I (Am7)know you’re not a fool.
I (Dm)should have known bet ter than to cheat a friend, and (Gm7)waste a chance that I’ve been (Am7)gi ven, so I’m nev er gon na dance a gain the (Am7)way I dance with you.
(Am7)way I dance with you, oh.
(Am7)way I dance with you.
Careless Whisper — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Careless Whisper" by George Michael in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key F, 80 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F) 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 “Careless Whisper”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Careless Whisper" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Careless Whisper" by George Michael in?
- The backing track is in F 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 "Careless Whisper" 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 Whisper"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Careless Whisper", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Careless Whisper" 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 Whisper"?
- 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 Whisper"?
- "Careless Whisper" was originally performed by George Michael. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by George Michael are available?
- Other accompaniments by George Michael: "Careless Whisper", "I Can't Make You Love Me", "Let Her Down Easy". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "Careless Whisper" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Careless Whisper by George Michael, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is F; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.