Can I sing over "Everybody Knows" 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 Knows"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Everybody Knows", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Everybody Knows" 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 Knows"?

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 Knows"?

"Everybody Knows" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Leonard Cohen are available?

Other accompaniments by Leonard Cohen: "Almost Like The Blues", "Anthem", "Bird On A Wire". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

Ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)knows that the dice are load ed.

Ev ’ry bo dy (Bb)rolls with their fin gers crossed.

And Ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)knows that the war is o ver.

Ev ’ry bo dy (Bb)When knows you’ve done a the good guys lost.

Ev ’ry bo dy (Gm)knows the fight was (A)rot fixed: ten: the poor stay (C)poor, still the rich pick get in’ cot rich.

ton for That’s your rib bons how it (Eb)goes.

And Ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)knows.

Ev ’ry bo dy knows that the boat is leak ing.

Ev ’ry bo dy (Bb)knows the cap tain mov ing fast.

lied.

Ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)got that this the nak ed bro ken feel ing are like their (Bb)fa ther or their dog of just died.

Ev ’ry bo dy (Gm)talk ing the scene to their dead poc kets.

But there’s Ev ’ry bo dy (C)wants me ter a box of (Dm)choc ’lates and a long will stem dis close rose.

what Ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)knows.

And Ev ’ry bo dy knows that you love me, ba by.

Ev ’ry bo dy (Bb)knows that you real ly do.

Ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)knows that you’ve been faith va ful,

(Bb)give or take a Ma night or two.

Ev ’ry bo dy (Gm)knows it’s you’ve been dis creet, but there were so ma ny (C)peo ple you just had to (Dm)meet with out your (Eb)clothes.

And ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)knows.

Ev ’ry bo dy (F)knows,

ev ’ry bo dy (C)knows

that’s how it (Dm)goes.

(Bb)Ev ’ry bo dy (F)knows,

ev ’ry bo dy knows,

ev ’ry bo dy (C)knows

that’s how it (Dm)goes.

(Bb)Ev ’ry bo dy (F)knows.

And ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)knows that it’s now or nev er.

Ev ’ry by dy (Bb)know that it’s me or you.

And ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)knows that you live for ev er.

Ev ’ry bo dy (Bb)When knows you’ve done a the line or two.

Ev ’ry bo dy (Gm)knows the deal is (A)rot fixed: ten: the Old Black (C)Joe’s still the rich pick get in’ cot rich.

ton for That’s your rib bons how and (Eb)bows.

And ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)knows.

Ev ’ry bo dy knows that the plague is com ing Ev ’ry bo dy (Bb)knows that it’s tain mov ing fast.

Ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)knows that this the nak ed man and wo man are just a (Bb)shin ing ar ti fact of the past.

Ev ’ry bo dy (Gm)knows ing the scene is their dead poc kets.

But there’s gon na be a (C)wants me ter a on your (Dm)bed ’lates that a long will stem dis close rose.

what ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)knows.

And ev ’ry bo dy knows that you you’re in trou ble.

Ev ’ry bo dy (Bb)knows that what you’ve been through.

From the blood y (Dm)cross on top of Cal va ry

(Bb)to the beach of Ma li bu.

two.

Ev ’ry bo dy (Gm)knows it’s com ing a part: but take were one last ny (C)look at this just Sa cred (Dm)heart be fore it (Eb)blows.

And ev ’ry bo dy (Dm)knows.

Ev ’ry bo dy (F)knows,

ev ’ry bo dy (C)knows

that’s how it (Dm)goes.

(Bb)Ev ’ry bo dy (F)knows,

ev ’ry bo dy knows,

ev ’ry bo dy (C)knows

that’s how it (Dm)goes.

(Bb)Ev ’ry bo dy (F)knows.

And ev ’ry bo dy

Ev ’ry bo dy knows,

ev ’ry bo dy (C)knows

that’s how it (Dm)goes.

(C)Oh, (Bb)ev ’ry bo dy (F)knows.

Everybody Knows — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Everybody Knows" by Leonard Cohen. 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 G, 120 BPM.

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

Fall Down Lead Sheet

About “Everybody Knows”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Everybody Knows" by Leonard Cohen in?: The backing track is in G at 120 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 Knows" 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 Knows"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Everybody Knows", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Everybody Knows" 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 Knows"?: 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 Knows"?: "Everybody Knows" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Leonard Cohen are available?: Other accompaniments by Leonard Cohen: "Almost Like The Blues", "Anthem", "Bird On A Wire". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.