Explosions

by Ellie Goulding
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(CN.C.)(Ah.)

(Ah.)

(Ah.)

(Ah.)

You trem bled like you’d seen

a ghost.

And I gave in.

I lack the things you need

the most, you said.

Where have you been?

You wast ed all that sweet ness to run and hide.

I won der why.

(Ooh.)

I re mind you of the days you poured your heart in to.

But you nev er tried.

I’ve fall en from grace, took a blow to my face.

I’ve loved and I’ve lost, I’ve loved and I’ve lost.

Ex plo

(Dm7)sions

on the day you wake up need ing some bod y and you’ve learned

it’s O.

K.

to be (F)a fraid.

But it will nev er be the same.

It will nev er be the (F)same.

You left my soul bleed

ing in the dark

so you could be king.

Ah.

The rules you set are still un told to me and I’ve

lost my faith in ev ’ry (Dm)thing.

The nights you could cope, your in ten tions were gold.

But the moun tains will shake.

I need to know I can still make ex plo

(Dm7)sions

on the day you wake up need ing some bod y and you’ve learned

it’s O.

K.

to be (F)a fraid.

But it will nev er be the same.

And as the floods move in

and your bod y starts to sink I was the last thing on your mind.

I know you bet ter than you (Dm)think.

’Cause it’s sim ple darl ing, I gave you a warn ing.

Now ev ’ry thing you own is fall ing from the sky in piec es.

So watch them fall with you in slow mo tion.

I pray that you will find (Bb)peace of mind and I’ll find you an oth er time.

I’ll

love you an oth er (Gm)time.

Ex plo

Ooh.

Ooh.

Explosions — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Explosions" by Ellie Goulding as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 96 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Explosions" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, 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 "Explosions" by Ellie Goulding in?
The backing track is in Bb at 96 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 "Explosions" 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 "Explosions"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Explosions", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Explosions" 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 "Explosions"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Explosions"?
"Explosions" was originally performed by Ellie Goulding. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Ellie Goulding are available?
Other accompaniments by Ellie Goulding: "Anything Could Happen", "Burn", "Goodness Gracious". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Explosions" 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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