You (A)nev er were gon na change (E)me, your mind, were you, (D)E mi ly?
You (A)just sat back, took it (E)all for you, cheat there was no (D)thing for me.
for me.
I (A)did n’t mean to prove
that (D)all I can do is let me know.
(B)lose.
The (A)next er time that you need (E)me, don’t call me up, (D)E mi ly.
I’m (A)tired of your lies it (E)and your you, cheat ing was...
no (D)ways with me.
for me.
And (A)ev ’ry time you go,
that (D)please I’m don’t for is let is to (B)lose.
The
E mi ly, you still live in side of me;
and, E mi ly, you are the fi re in my tree.
So, (A)next time you fall,
well (D)please don't call;
and (A)next time you (F#m)write,
I (D)won’t stay up all night.
’Cos (A)E mi ly, (F#m)you,
well (D)just look at you:
you’re a tra ge dy!
You
You (A)nev er were gon na change your mind, were you, an y way?
Emily — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Emily" by Stephen Fretwell 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 A, 74 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “Emily”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Emily" by Stephen Fretwell in?
- The backing track is in A at 74 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 "Emily" 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 "Emily"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Emily", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Emily" 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 "Emily"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Emily"?
- "Emily" was originally performed by Stephen Fretwell. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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