Can you walk on the (Fbmaj7)wa ter with I,
you and I?
’Cause your (Abm)blood’s run ning cold said the fa mi li ar, true to life.
Can you walk on the (Fbmaj7)wa ter with I,
you and I?
Or keep your (Abm)eyes on the road and live there fa mi li ar, with out you and I.
It glows with gates of gold,
true to life.
And our (Abm)love is a ghost that the (Cb)oth ers can’t see,
it’s a (Db)dan ger.
Ev ’ry (Abm)shade of us, you fade down to keep
them in the dark (Db)on, who we are.
Gon na be the (Cb)death of me,
it’s a (Db)dan ger.
’Cause our (Abm)love is a ghost that the (Cb)oth ers can’t see.
Ah.
Took a walk to the sum mit at night,
you and I,
to burn a hole in the old grip of the fa mil i ar, you and I.
And the dark was (Fbmaj9)o pen ing wide,
do or die,
un der a mask of a mil li on rul ing eyes.
I wan na run a (Fbmaj9)way.
And our
Familiar — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Familiar" by Agnes Obel: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key A, 70 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 “Familiar”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Familiar" by Agnes Obel in?
- The backing track is in A at 70 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 "Familiar" 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 "Familiar"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Familiar", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Familiar" 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 "Familiar"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Familiar"?
- "Familiar" was originally performed by Agnes Obel. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Agnes Obel are available?
- Other accompaniments by Agnes Obel: "Riverside". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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