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A sin gle (Cm)fail ure, a lit tle (Cm)slip,
a mis de (Cm)mea nor, a lit tle (Cm)trip.
Does this con (Cm)demn me, lock me a way?
Be fore you (Cm)turn the key, I have one more thing (Bb)to say
to make a (Gm7)mends,
may be be (Bb)friends.
Ev ’ry bo dy gets a (C)se (F)cond (Dm)chance,
(Am)cir (Dm7)cum stance to say I’m (C)sor (G)ry.
(C)I’d
like to tell you (C)in (F)ad vance,
(Am)take (Dm7)my chance and tell you (C)I’m (G)sor ty too.
A lit tle stum (Cm)- ble,
fall,
in con se (Cm)quen tial, no thing at (Cm)all.
Now there was (Cm)some one, I heard him (Cm)say,
that the (Cm)best laid plans
some times go (Bb)a stray,
so don’t be sur (Gm7)prised
if I of fer (Bb)you no a bis.
Ev ’ry bo dy gets a (C)se (F)cond (Dm)chance,
(Am)cir (Dm7)cum stance to say I’m (C)sor (G)ry.
(C)I’d
like to tell you (C)in (F)ad vance,
(Am)take (Dm7)my chance and tell you (C)I’m (G)sor ty too.
A lit tle stum (C)I’m (G)sor ry.
Ev ’ry bo dy gets a (C)se (F)cond (Dm)chance,
(Am)cir (Dm7)cum stance to say I’m (C)sor (G)ry.
(C)I’d
like to tell you (C)in (F)ad vance,
I’ll (Am)take (Dm7)my chance and tell you, I’ll
(Fmaj7)take (F)my chance, and tell you (C)I (G)love
(Fm7)you.
(C)I’m
(G)sor ry.
Ev ’ry bo dy gets a (C)se cond (F)chance,
(Am)cir (Dm7)cum stance to say I’m sor (G)ry.
(C)I’d
like to tell you (C)in (F)ad vance,
I’ll (Am)take (Dm7)my chance, and tell you (C)I’m
sor ry.
Ev ’ry bo dy gets a (C)se cond (F)chance,
(Am)cir (Dm7)cum stance to say I’m sor (G)ry.
(C)I’d
like to tell you (C)in (F)ad vance,
I’ll (Am)take (Dm7)my chance, and tell you (C)I’m
sor ry.
Everybody Gets A Second Chance — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Everybody Gets A Second Chance" by Mike and The Mechanics as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 90 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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 “Everybody Gets A Second Chance”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Everybody Gets A Second Chance" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Everybody Gets A Second Chance" by Mike and The Mechanics in?
- The backing track is in C at 90 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 "Everybody Gets A Second Chance" 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 "Everybody Gets A Second Chance"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Everybody Gets A Second Chance", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Everybody Gets A Second Chance" 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 "Everybody Gets A Second Chance"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Everybody Gets A Second Chance"?
- "Everybody Gets A Second Chance" was originally performed by Mike and The Mechanics. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Everybody Gets A Second Chance" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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