Can I sing over "Don't You Want Me" 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 You Want Me"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Don't You Want Me", 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 You Want Me" 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 You Want Me"?

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 You Want Me"?

"Don't You Want Me" was originally performed by The Human League. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

Lyrics

You were (F)work ing as a wait ress in a (Am)cock tail (G)bar

when I (C)met you.

I (F)picked you out, I shook you up and (Am)turned you a (G)round.

(F)Turned you in to some one new.

Now (F)five years la ter on you’ve got the (Am)world at your (G)feet, suc (F)cess has been so (C)eas y for you.

But (F)don’t for get it was me who put you (Am)where you are (G)now and (F)I can put you (C)back down too.

(Am)Don’t

don’t you (Em)want me?

You (F)know I can’t be lieve it when I (Dm9)hear that you won’t (Gsus4)see (G)me.

(Am)Don’t

don’t you (Em)want me?

You (F)know I don’t be lieve you when you (Dm)say that you don’t (Gsus4)need (G)me.

It’s (A)much too late to find that you (B)think you’ve changed your mind.

You’d (Am)bet ter change it back or we will (E)both be sor ry.

(F)Don’t you want me ba by,

don’t you want me?

(G)Oh.

(F)Don’t you want me ba by,

don’t you want me?

(G)Oh.

I was (F)work ing as a wait ress in a (Am)cock tail (G)bar,

that much (C)is true.

But (F)e ven then I knew I’d find a (Am)much bet ter (G)place,

(F)eith er with or with out you.

The (F)five years we have had have been the (Am)such good your (G)times, suc (F)cess has I so (C)still love for you.

But (F)now I think it’s was time I lived my (Am)life on my (G)own, I (F)guess it’s just what (C)I must do.

(Am)Don’t

don’t you (Em)want me?

You (F)know I can’t be lieve it when I (Dm9)hear that you won’t (Gsus4)see (G)me.

(Am)Don’t

don’t you (Em)want me?

You (F)know I don’t be lieve you when you (Dm)say that you don’t (Gsus4)need (G)me.

It’s (A)much too late to find that you (B)think you’ve changed your mind.

You’d (Am)bet ter change it back or we will (E)both be sor ry.

(F)Don’t you want me ba by,

don’t you want me?

(G)Oh.

(F)Don’t you want me ba by,

don’t you want me?

(G)Oh.

I was (G)Oh.

(F)Don’t you want me ba by,

don’t you want me?

(G)Oh.

(F)Don’t you want me ba by,

don’t you want me?

(G)Oh.

(F)Don’t you want me ba by,

don’t you want me?

(G)Oh.

(F)Don’t you want me ba by,

don’t you want me?

(G)Oh.

Don't You Want Me — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Don't You Want Me" by The Human League. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 118 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.

Try other practice modes:

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About “Don't You Want Me”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Don't You Want Me" by The Human League in?: The backing track is in C at 118 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 You Want Me" 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 You Want Me"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Don't You Want Me", 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 You Want Me" 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 You Want Me"?: 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 You Want Me"?: "Don't You Want Me" was originally performed by The Human League. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.