Ditmas

by Mumford & Sons
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Lyrics

And in time

as one re minds the oth (F)er of the past,

a life lived much to fast to hold on (C)to,

how am I (F)los ing (C)you?

A bro ken house

as an I oth er dry month wait ing for the rain,

and I had been re sist ing to this (C)to de cay.

I thought you’d (F)do the (C)same.

But this is all I (F)ev er (C)was

and this is all you (F)came a (C)cross those (Gsus4)years a (C)go, now you (F)go too (C)far.

Don’t tell me that I’ve (F)changed be (C)cause that’s (Gsus4)not the (C)truth and (F)now I’m los ing you.

Fra gile sound

the world out side just watch es as we crawl,

crawl to wards a life of frag ile (C)lines

and (F)wast ed (C)time.

And so I cry

as an I hold you for the last time in this life,

this life I tried so hard ing to give (C)to you.

cay.

What would you (F)have me (C)do?

But this is all I (F)ev er (C)was

and this is all you (F)came a (C)cross those (Gsus4)years a (C)go, now you (F)go too (C)far.

Don’t tell me that I’ve (F)changed be (C)cause that’s (Gsus4)not the (C)truth and (F)now I’m los ing you.

Fra gile sound

the world out side just watch es as we crawl,

crawl to wards a life of frag ile (C)lines

and (F)wast ed (C)time.

And so I cry (Gsus4)Where I used to end

was where you start.

You were

the (F)on ly (C)one

and now I see your eyes

move too fast,

you were

the (F)on ly (C)one.

Care ful hands

and wan der ing with out that much to say,

your words are emp ty as the bed we (C)made.

Is there an (F)oth er (C)way?

Oh love,

is there an (F)oth er (C)way?

But this is all I (F)ev er (C)was

and this is all you (F)came a (C)cross those (Gsus4)years a (C)go, now you (F)go too (C)far.

Don’t tell me that I’ve (F)changed be (C)cause that’s (Gsus4)not the (C)truth and (F)now I’m los ing you,

and (F)now I’m los ing you.

Ditmas — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Ditmas" by Mumford & Sons: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 144 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Ditmas

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Ditmas" by Mumford & Sons in?
The backing track is in C at 144 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 "Ditmas" 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 "Ditmas"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Ditmas", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Ditmas" 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 "Ditmas"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Ditmas"?
"Ditmas" was originally performed by Mumford & Sons. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Mumford & Sons are available?
Other accompaniments by Mumford & Sons: "Babel", "Believe", "I Will Wait". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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