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(C)Take off (Fm)all of your skin and (Bb)brave when you are free.
(C)Shake off (Fm)all of your sins and (Bb)give ’em to me.
(C)Close up, (Fm)let me back in, I (Bb)wan na be yours, wan na be your he ro.
And my heart beats...
like the (C)em pires of the (Fm)world u nite,
we are a live.
And the (Bb)stars make love to the u ni verse.
You’re my (C)wild fire ev ’ry (Fm)sin gle night.
We are a live.
And the (Bb)stars make love to the u ni verse.
And you (F)touch me.
And I’m like, and I’m like, and I’m like… Ooh.
And I’m like… Ooh.
And I’m like… Ooh.
And I’m like… Ooh.
(C)I will (Fm)fol low you down wher (Bb)ev er go.
(C)I am, (Fm)ba by, I’m bound to (Bb)you and do you know?
(C)Clos er, (Fm)pull in tight.
(Bb)wan na be yours, wan na be your he ro.
And my heart beats...
like the (C)em pires of the (Fm)world u nite,
we are a live.
And the (Bb)stars make love to the u ni verse.
You’re my (C)wild fire ev ’ry (Fm)sin gle night.
We are a live.
And the (Bb)stars make love to the u ni verse.
And you (F)touch me.
And I’m like, and I’m like, and I’m like… Ooh.
Ooh.
Ooh.
Ooh.
Ooh.
Ooh.
Ooh.
We are a live.
Ooh.
I’m just gon na (Ab)raise my head.
Wel come to the (Bb)fi nal end.
And I’m gon na (C)fight.
I’m just gon na (Ab)raise my head
and hold you (Bb)close.
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And I’m like… Ooh.
Empire (Featuring Rihanna) — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Empire (Featuring Rihanna)" by Shakira 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 C, 80 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 “Empire (Featuring Rihanna)”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Empire (Featuring Rihanna)" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Empire (Featuring Rihanna)" by Shakira in?
- The backing track is in C 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 "Empire (Featuring Rihanna)" 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 "Empire (Featuring Rihanna)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Empire (Featuring Rihanna)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Empire (Featuring Rihanna)" 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 "Empire (Featuring Rihanna)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Empire (Featuring Rihanna)"?
- "Empire (Featuring Rihanna)" was originally performed by Shakira. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Can I use "Empire (Featuring Rihanna)" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Empire (Featuring Rihanna) by Shakira, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.