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Do you re mem ber how this (F#m)first be gan?
Teeth were white and our skin was young.
Eyes as bright as a (F#m)Spa nish sun,
we had noth ing we could hide.
Now my dear we are two gold en leaves
cling ing desp ’rate ly to win ter trees.
Held up here like a pair of thieves
while the si rens blare out side.
What’s left to say when ev ’ry word’s been spo ken?
What’s left to see when our eyes won’t o pen?
What’s left to do when we’ve lost all hope and
what’s left to break when our hearts are bro ken?
But some (F#m)times...
Do you re mem ber how this start ed out?
So full of hope but now we’re filled (E)with doubt.
A dirt y joke we used to laugh a bout
but it’s not fun ny an y more.
I fear I’ll choke un less I spit it (F#m)out,
still smell of smoke al though the (E)fire’s gone out.
I can’t live with you but I’d (F#m)die with out.
What’s left to say when ev ’ry word’s been spo ken?
What’s left to see when our eyes won’t o pen?
What’s left to do when we’ve lost all hope and
what’s left to break when our hearts are bro ken?
But some (F#m)times...
Do you re mem ber how this start ed out?
So full of hope but now we’re filled (E)with doubt.
A dirt y joke we used to laugh a bout
but it’s not fun ny an y more.
I fear I’ll choke un less I spit it (F#m)out,
still smell of smoke al though the (E)fire’s gone out.
I can’t live with you but I’d (F#m)die with out.
(F#m)times.
Golden Leaves — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Golden Leaves" by Passenger as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 94 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Golden Leaves”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Golden Leaves" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, 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 "Golden Leaves" by Passenger in?
- The backing track is in E at 94 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 "Golden Leaves" 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 "Golden Leaves"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Golden Leaves", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Golden Leaves" 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 "Golden Leaves"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Golden Leaves"?
- "Golden Leaves" was originally performed by Passenger. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Passenger are available?
- Other accompaniments by Passenger: "27", "All The Little Lights", "Beautiful Birds". 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 E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Golden Leaves" 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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