Hamburg Song

by Keane
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Lyrics

(G)I

don’t want to be a (Dsus4)dored,

don’t want to be first (Am7)waste in line

or make ing my self your (G)heard.

I’d (G)like shine, shine, to shine a lit tle (Dsus4)light,

to shine a light (Am7)on your life

to make you feel a (G)loved.

gain.

(C)No,

don’t want to be the (G)on ly one you (Am7)know;

Do I want to be the (Dsus4)place you (D)call home.

I (G)lay

my (D)self

(C)down

to (G)make

it (Dsus4)so,

(D)but (Am7)you

don’t (Dsus4)want to (D)know.

I (G)give

much (Dsus4)more

(D)than (Am7)I’d ev er (D)ask

(C)for.

(G)Will

you see me in the (Dsus4)end?

Or is it just a (Am7)waste of time

or try ing to be your (G)friend?

Just (G)shine, shine, shine, to shine a lit tle (Dsus4)light,

to shine a light (Am7)on my life

and warm me up a (G)loved.

gain.

(C)Fool,

I won der if you (G)know your self at (Am7)all.

Do You know that it could (Dsus4)be so (D)sim ple.

I (G)lay

my (D)self

(C)down

to (G)make

it (Dsus4)so,

(D)but (Am7)you

don’t (Dsus4)want to (D)know.

You (G)take

much (Dsus4)more

(D)than (Am7)I’d ev er (D)ask

(C)for.

Hamburg Song — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Hamburg Song" by Keane 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 G, 60 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “Hamburg Song

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

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