What key is the piano accompaniment for "Heavy" by Linkin Park in?

The backing track is in A at 74 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 "Heavy" 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 "Heavy"?

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

Can I use "Heavy" 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 "Heavy"?

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

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

What other backing tracks by Linkin Park are available?

Other accompaniments by Linkin Park: "Talking To Myself". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

I don’t like my (F#m)mind (A)right (E)now,

stack ing up (A)prob lems that (C#m)are so un (D)nec es sa ry.

Wish that I could (F#m)slow (A)things (E)down, I wan na let (A)go, but (C#m)there’s com fort (D)in the pa nic.

And I (F#m)drive (A)my (E)self cra zy, think ing (A)ev ’ry thing’s (C#m)a bout (D)me.

Yeah, I (F#m)drive (A)my (E)self cra zy, ’cause I (A)can’t es cape (C#m)the gra vi (D)ty.

I’m hold ing (A)on.

(A)Why is ev (C#m)’ry thing (D)so hea vy?

Hold ing (F#m)on

to (A)so much more (C#m)than I (D)can car ry.

I keep (F#m)drag ging a (A)round (E)what’s bring ing me down.

If I (A)just (C#m)let go, (D)I’d be set free.

Hold ing (A)on.

(A)Why is ev (C#m)’ry thing (D)so hea vy?

You say that I’m (F#m)pa (A)ra (E)noid,

but I’m pret ty (A)sure (C#m)the world is (D)out to get me.

It’s not like I make (A)the choice

to (A)let my (C#m)mind stay so (D)**** *** mes sy.

I (F#m)know I’m not (A)the cen tre (E)of the u ni verse, but (A)you keep spin (C#m)ning ’round me (D)just the same.

I’m hold ing (A)on.

(A)Why is ev (C#m)’ry thing (D)so hea vy?

Hold ing (F#m)on

to (A)so much more (C#m)than I (D)can car ry.

I keep (F#m)drag ging a (A)round (E)what’s bring ing me down.

If I (A)just (C#m)let go, (D)I’d be set free.

Hold ing (A)on.

(A)Why is ev (C#m)’ry thing (D)so hea vy?

I (F#m)know I’m not (A)the cen tre (E)of the u ni verse, but (A)you keep spin (C#m)ning ’round me (D)just the same.

I (F#m)know I’m not (A)the cen tre (E)of the u ni verse, but (A)you keep spin (C#m)ning ’round (D)me just the same.

And I (F#m)drive (A)my (E)self cra zy think ing (A)ev ’ry thing’s (C#m)a bout (D)me.

Hold ing (F#m7)on.

(A)Why is ev ’ry thing so (E)hea vy?

Hold ing (F#m7)on

to (Esus4)so much more than I can car ry.

I keep (F#m)drag ging a (A)round (E)what’s bring ing me down.

If I (A)just (C#m)let go, (D)I’d be set free.

Hold ing (A)on.

(A)Why is ev (C#m)’ry thing (D)so hea vy?

Heavy — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Heavy" by Linkin Park: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key A, 74 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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.

Try other practice modes:

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About “Heavy”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Heavy" by Linkin Park in?: The backing track is in A at 74 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 "Heavy" 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 "Heavy"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Heavy", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Heavy" 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 "Heavy"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Heavy"?: "Heavy" was originally performed by Linkin Park. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Linkin Park are available?: Other accompaniments by Linkin Park: "Talking To Myself". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.