Other arrangements of Good Grief
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(Ab)(Watch ing through my fin gers,
(Gb)watch ing through my fin gers.)
(Ab)Shut my eyes and count to ten, it goes in (Gb)one ear, out the oth er, oh, (Db)one ear, out the oth er, oh.
(Ab)Burn ing bright right ’til the end, now you’ll be (Gb)miss ing from the pho to graphs, (Db)miss ing from the pho to graphs.
(Ab)(Watch ing through my fin gers,
(Gb)watch ing through my fin gers.)
(Ab)In my thoughts you’re far a way and you are (Gb)whis tl ing a mel o dy, (Db)whis tl ing a mel o dy.
(Ab)Crys tal lis ing clear as day, oh, I can (Gb)pic ture you so ea si ly, (Db)pic ture you so ea si ly.
(Fm)What’s gon na be left of the world if you’re not in it?
(Fm)What’s gon na be left of the world?
Oh.
(Ab)Ev ’ry min ute of ev ’ry hour I miss you, I miss you, I miss you more.
Ev ’ry stum ble and each mis fire I miss you, I miss you, I miss you more.
(Watch ing through my fin gers,
(Fm)watch ing through my fin gers.)
Caught off guard by your fav ’rite song, oh, I’ll be (Gb)danc ing at fun er al, (Db)danc ing at fun er al.
(Ab)Sleep ing in the clothes you love, it’s such a (Gb)shame we have to see them burn, (Db)shame we have to see them burn.
(Fm)What’s gon na be left of the world if you’re not in it?
(Fm)What’s gon na be left of the world?
Oh.
(Ab)Ev ’ry min ute of ev ’ry hour I miss you, I miss you, I miss you more.
Ev ’ry stum ble and each mis fire I miss you, I miss you, I miss you more.
(Watch ing through my fin gers,
(Fm)watch ing through my fin gers.)
(Ab)You might have to ex cuse me, I’ve lost con (Gb)trol of all of my sens es.
(Ab)You might have to ex cuse me, I’ve lost con (Gb7)trol of all of my words.
So get drunk,
call me a (Db)fool,
put me in my place, put me in my place.
Pick me up,
up off the (Db)floor,
put me in my place, put me in my place.
(Ab)Ev ’ry min ute of ev ’ry hour I miss you, I miss you, I miss you more.
Ev ’ry stum ble and each mis fire I miss you, I miss you, I miss you more.
(Watch ing through my fin gers,
(Fm)watch ing through my fin gers.) ’Cause ev ’ry min ute and ev ’ry hour I miss you, I miss you, I miss you more.
Good Grief — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Good Grief" by Bastille: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Db, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 “Good Grief”
- Can I sing "Good Grief" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Good Grief" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Db, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Good Grief" by Bastille in?
- The backing track is in Db at 120 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 "Good Grief" 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 "Good Grief"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Good Grief", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Good Grief" 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 "Good Grief"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Good Grief"?
- "Good Grief" was originally performed by Bastille. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Bastille are available?
- Other accompaniments by Bastille: "Bad Blood", "Daniel In The Den", "Flaws". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Good Grief" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Good Grief" by Bastille. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Good Grief" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Db, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Good Grief" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.