Crystal Ball

by Keane
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Lyrics

(Ab)Who is the man

I (Gb)see

(Ab)where I’m sup posed

to (Gb)be?

I (Ab)lost my heart, I bur ried it (Gbmaj7)too deep

(Ab)un der the ir

on (Ebm)sea.

(Gb)Oh, crys (Gb6)tal ball,

crys (Db)tal ball,

save (Gb)us all; (Bbm)tell me life is beau (Db)ti ful, (Gb)mir ror, (Gb6)mir ror

on (Bbm7)the wall.

(Ab)Lines ev er more

un (Gb)clear,

(Ab)not sure I’m ev

en (Gb)here.

The (Ab)more I look the more I think (Gbmaj7)that I’m

(Ab)start ing to dis

ap (Ebm)pear.

(Gb)Oh, crys (Gb6)tal ball,

crys (Db)tal ball,

save (Gb)us all; (Bbm)tell me life is beau (Db)ti ful, (Gb)mir ror, (Gb6)mir ror

on (Bbm7)the wall.

(Gb)Oh, crys (Gb6)tal ball,

hear (Db)my song; I’m fad (Gb)ing out, (Bbm)ev ’ry thing I know (Db)is wrong.

(Gb)So put (Gb6)me where

I (Bbm7)be long.

I (Ab)don’t know where I am,

and (Eb7sus4)I don’t (Ebm7)real ly care.

I (Fm7)look my self in the eye, (Gb)there’s (Bbm)no (Db)one there.

I (Ab)fall up on the earth,

I (Eb7sus4)call up (Ebm7)on the air;

but (Fm7)all I get is the same (Gb)old (Bbm)va (Db)cant stare.

Crystal Ball — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Crystal Ball" by Keane: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Gb, 124 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Gb) 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 “Crystal Ball

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Crystal Ball" by Keane in?
The backing track is in Gb at 124 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 "Crystal Ball" 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 "Crystal Ball"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Crystal Ball", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Crystal Ball" 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 "Crystal Ball"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Crystal Ball"?
"Crystal Ball" was originally performed by Keane. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Keane are available?
Other accompaniments by Keane: "Bedshaped", "Bedshaped", "Bend And Break". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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