Help!

by The Beatles
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Looking to play this yourself? Try the standard piano arrangement of “Help!”
Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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Lyrics

(Bm)Help!

I need some (Bm7)bod y, (G)Help!

Not just an y (G)bod y, (E7)Help!

You know I need some one, (A7)Help!

When I was young er, so much (Bm)young er than to day,

I nev er need ed an y bod y’s (D)help in (G)an y way

But now these days are gone, I’m (C#m)not so self as sured,

Now I find I’ve changed my mind, I’ve (D)o pened (G)up the doors.

(Bm)Help me if you can, I’m feel ing down,

(Bm)And I (G)do ap pre ci ate you be ing round

(E7)Help me get my feet back on the ground.

Won’t you (CN.C.)please,

please help me?

And now my life has changed in, (Bm)oh, so ma ny ways,

My in de pen dence seems to (D)van ish (G)in the haze

ev ’ry now and then I (C#m)feel in se cure,

I know that I just need you like (D)nev er (G)done be fore.

(Bm)Help me if you can, I’m feel ing down,

(Bm)And I (G)do ap pre ci ate you be ing round

(E7)Help me get my feet back on the ground.

Won’t you (CN.C.)please,

please help me?

Help me, Help (A)me!

(A6)Oo

Help! — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Help!" by The Beatles 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 A, 160 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.

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About “Help!”

Why does the accompaniment for "Help!" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Help!" by The Beatles in?
The backing track is in A at 160 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 "Help!" 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 "Help!"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Help!", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Help!" 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 "Help!"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Help!"?
"Help!" was originally performed by The Beatles. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by The Beatles are available?
Other accompaniments by The Beatles: "All You Need Is Love", "All You Need Is Love", "Back In The U.S.S.R.". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Help!" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Help! by The Beatles, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is A; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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