What key is the piano accompaniment for "Don't Speak" by No Doubt in?

The backing track is in Ab 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 "Don't Speak" 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 "Don't Speak"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Don't Speak", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Don't Speak" 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 "Don't Speak"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "Don't Speak"?

"Don't Speak" was originally performed by No Doubt. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

Lyrics

(Cm)You and me

we (Gm7)used to be to ge ther, (Bb)ev ’ry day to ge ther, al ways.

I (Cm)real ly feel

that I’m (Fm7)los ing my best friend, I (Gm7)can’t be lieve this could be the end.

It looks

as though

you’re let ting go,

and (Eb)if it’s with real head then my I don’t I’ll want to be know.

cry ing.

(Fm)Don’t speak, I know just what you’re say in’, so please stop ex plain ing, don’t (C)tell me ’cause it hurts.

(Fm)Don’t speak, I know what you’re think in’, (C)I don’t need your rea sons, don’t (C)tell me ’cause it hurts.

Old (Cm)me mo ries,

(Gm7)they can be in vit ing but some are (Bb)all to ge ther migh ty fright ’ning,

we die

both you and I

and (Eb)if it’s with my head in my hands I’ll soon to be know.

cry ing.

(Fm)Don’t speak, I know just what you’re say in’, so please stop ex plain ing, don’t (C)tell me ’cause it hurts.

(Fm)Don’t speak, I know what you’re think in’, (C)I don’t need your rea sons, don’t (C)tell me ’cause it hurts.

Old (Cm)me mo ries,

(Gm7)they can be in vit ing but some are (Bb)all to ge ther migh ty fright ’ning,

(Db)It’s all (Ab)end ing, we’ve got to (Cb)stop pre (Gb)tend ing who we (A)are.

(Cm)You and me,

(Fm7)I can see us dy ing, aren’t we?

(Fm)Don’t speak, I know just what you’re say in’, so please stop ex plain ing, don’t (C)tell me ’cause it hurts.

(Fm)Don’t speak, I know what you’re think in’, (C)I don’t need your rea sons, don’t (C)tell me ’cause it hurts.

Don’t (Bbm)tell me ’cause it (Fm)(hurts.) speak, I know just what you’re say in’, so please stop ex plain ing, don’t (C)tell me ’cause it hurts.

(Fm)Don’t speak, I know what you’re think in’, (C)I don’t need your rea sons, don’t (C)tell me ’cause it hurts.

Don’t (Bbm)tell me ’cause it (Bbm6)- sons, I know you’re (C)good, I know you’re (Fm)good, I know you’re (Bbm)real (C)good.

(Fm)(hurts.) speak, I know just what you’re say in’, so please stop ex plain ing, don’t (C)tell me ’cause it hurts.

(Fm)Don’t speak, I know what you’re think in’, (C)I don’t need your rea sons, don’t (C)tell me ’cause it hurts.

Don’t (Bbm)tell me ’cause it (Bbm6)- sons, I know you’re (C)good, I know you’re (Fm)good, I know you’re (Bbm)real (C)good.

(Bbm6)- sons, don’t (C)tell me ’cause it hurts.

Don’t (Bbm)tell me ’cause it

we die

both you and I

and (Eb)if it’s with my head in my hands I’ll soon to be know.

cry ing.

(Fm)Don’t speak, I know just what you’re say in’, so please stop ex plain ing, don’t (C)tell me ’cause it hurts.

(Fm)Don’t speak, I know what you’re think in’, (C)I don’t need your rea sons, don’t (C)tell me ’cause it hurts.

Old (Cm)me mo ries,

(Gm7)they can be in vit ing but some are (Bb)all to ge ther migh ty fright ’ning,

(Db)It’s all (Ab)end ing, we’ve got to (Cb)stop pre (Gb)tend ing who we (A)are.

(Cm)You and me,

(Fm7)I can see us dy ing, aren’t we?

(Fm)(hurts.) speak, I know just what you’re say in’, so please stop ex plain ing, don’t (C)tell me ’cause it hurts.

(Fm)Don’t speak, I know what you’re think in’, (C)I don’t need your rea sons, don’t (C)tell me ’cause it hurts.

Don’t (Bbm)tell me ’cause it (Bbm6)- sons, I know you’re (C)good, I know you’re (Fm)good, I know you’re (Bbm)real (C)good.

(Bbm6)- sons, don’t (C)tell me ’cause it hurts.

Don’t (Bbm)tell me ’cause it

Don't Speak — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Don't Speak" by No Doubt 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 Ab, 80 BPM.

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

Bars Sheet Lead Sheet

About “Don't Speak”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Don't Speak" by No Doubt in?: The backing track is in Ab 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 "Don't Speak" 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 "Don't Speak"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Don't Speak", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Don't Speak" 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 "Don't Speak"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Don't Speak"?: "Don't Speak" was originally performed by No Doubt. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.