Can I sing over "Girlfriend" 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 "Girlfriend"?

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

Can I use "Girlfriend" 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 "Girlfriend"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "Girlfriend"?

"Girlfriend" was originally performed by Justin Timberlake. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Justin Timberlake are available?

Other accompaniments by Justin Timberlake: "Cry Me A River", "Mirrors", "SexyBack". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

I don’t know why you care,

he does n’t e ven know you’re there.

’Cause he don’t love your eyes

and he don’t love your smile.

Girl, you know that ain’t fair.

be a shield?

The mid dle of the night, is he (Cm)gon na be by your side

or will he run and hide?

You don’t know ’cause things ain’t clear.

And ba by, when you cry, is he (Cm)gon na stand by your side?

Does the (Ab)man e ven know you’re a live?

I got an i dea… Why don’t you be my girl friend?

I’ll treat you good.

I (Ab)know you hear your friends when they say you should.

’Cause if you were my girl friend,

I’d be your shin ing star,

the one to show you where you are.

Girl, you should be my girl friend.

Does he know what you feel?

Are you n’t sure ven that it’s real?

’Cause Does he ease your mind

or does he break your stride?

Did you know that love could be a shield?

The mid dle of the night, is he (Cm)gon na be by your side

or will he run and hide?

You don’t know ’cause things ain’t clear.

And ba by, when you cry, is he (Cm)gon na stand by your side?

Does the (Ab)man e ven know you’re a live?

I got an i dea… Why don’t you be my girl friend?

I’ll treat you good.

I (Ab)know you hear your friends when they say you should.

’Cause if you were my girl friend,

I’d be your shin ing star,

the one to show you where you are.

Girl, you should be my girl friend.

Ev er since I saw your face, (Eb)no thing in my life has been the same.

I walk a round just sayin’ your name.

With (Eb)out you my (Gm7)world would end.

I looked a round this whole damn place and (Eb)ev ’ry thing says you were meant to (Db)be

my (C7sus4)girl

(C)friend!

Why don’t you be my girl friend

I’ll treat you good.

I (Ab)know you hear your friends when they say you should.

’Cause if you were my girl friend,

I’d be your shin ing star,

the one to show you where you are.

Girl, you should be my girl friend.

friend

I’ll treat you good.

I (Ab)know you hear your friends when they say you should.

’Cause if you were my girl friend,

I’d be your shin ing star,

the one to show you where you are.

Girl, you should be my girl friend.

My girl friend.

Girlfriend — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Girlfriend" by Justin Timberlake 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 Ab, 92 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “Girlfriend”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Girlfriend" by Justin Timberlake in?: The backing track is in Ab at 92 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 "Girlfriend" 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 "Girlfriend"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Girlfriend", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Girlfriend" 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 "Girlfriend"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Girlfriend"?: "Girlfriend" was originally performed by Justin Timberlake. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Justin Timberlake are available?: Other accompaniments by Justin Timberlake: "Cry Me A River", "Mirrors", "SexyBack". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.