Glory Box

by Portishead
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Lyrics

I’m so (D#m)tired

of (D#m)play ing,

(Cm7)play ing with this bow and ar row.

Gon na give my (D#m)heart a way,

(D#m)leave it to the oth er girls to play.

For I’ve been a (D#m)temp tress

too long.

Yes!

Give me a rea son

to love you.

Give me a rea son

to be

a (D#m)wo man.

I just so wan na make a (D#m)wo man.

From this (D#m)tired

of (D#m)play ing,

(Cm7)play ing with this bow and ar row.

Gon na give my (D#m)heart a way,

(D#m)leave it to the oth er girls to play.

For I’ve been a (D#m)temp tress

too long.

Yes!

Give me a rea son

to love you.

Give me a rea son

to be

a (D#m)wo man.

I just so wan na make a (D#m)wo man.

From this

So don’t you stop

(Cm7)be ing a man.

Just take a lit tle look

from out (Cm7)side

when you (Bmaj7)can.

Sow

a lit tle

ten der ness,

no (D#m)mat ter if you cry.

Give me a rea son

to love you.

Give me a rea son

to be

a (D#m)wo man.

I just so wan na be a (D#m)wo man.

S’all I wan na be, is a (D#m)wo man.

For this is the be (D#madd11)gin ning of for (Cm7)ev er

(CN.C.)and ev er.

It’s time to move o ver.

S’all I

wan na be, I’m so

Glory Box — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Glory Box" by Portishead as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in F# — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 60 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F#) 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 “Glory Box”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Glory Box" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key F#, 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 "Glory Box" by Portishead in?
The backing track is in F# at 60 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 "Glory Box" 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 "Glory Box"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Glory Box", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Glory Box" 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 "Glory Box"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Glory Box"?
"Glory Box" was originally performed by Portishead. 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 F#, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Glory Box" 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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