Dear Darlin'

by Olly Murs
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Lyrics

Dear darl in’,

please ex cuse my writ ing.

I can’t stop my hands from shak ing

’cause I’m cold and a lone to (B)night.

And I miss you

and noth ing hurts like no you.

And no one un der stands what we went through.

It was short.

It was sweet.

We (B)tried.

And if my (G)words break through the wall

and (A)meet you at your door, all I can say is (G)“Girl, I mean them all.”

Dear darl in’,

please ex cuse my writ ing.

I can’t stop my hands from shak ing,

’cause I’m cold and a lone to night.

I miss you

and noth ing hurts like no you.

And no one un der stands what we went through.

It was short.

It was sweet.

We (G)tried.

We tried.

Been think ing

a bout the bar we drank in.

Feel ing like the so fa was sink ing.

I was warm in the hope of your (Bm)eyes.

So if my (G)words break through the wall

and (A)meet you at your door, all I can say is (G)“Girl, I mean them all.”

Dear darl (G)tried.

Oh, I

(Gmaj7)con

(A)cur.

These (G)arms

(Gmaj7)are

(A)yours to hold.

I miss you

and noth ing hurts like no you.

And no one un der stands what we went through.

It was short.

It was sweet.

We (G)tried.

We (D)tried.

Dear Darlin' — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Dear Darlin'" by Olly Murs as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in B — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 124 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 “Dear Darlin'

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Dear Darlin'" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key B, 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 "Dear Darlin'" by Olly Murs in?
The backing track is in B 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 "Dear Darlin'" 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 "Dear Darlin'"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Dear Darlin'", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Dear Darlin'" 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 "Dear Darlin'"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Dear Darlin'"?
"Dear Darlin'" was originally performed by Olly Murs. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Olly Murs are available?
Other accompaniments by Olly Murs: "Dear Darlin'", "Did You Miss Me", "Heart Skips A Beat". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of B, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Dear Darlin'" 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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