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Hey, Lau ra it’s me.
Sor ry but I had to ring your (Em7)door bell so late.
But there’s some thing both er ing (D)me.
I real ly am sor ry but it (Em7)just could n’t wait.
Is there some one else in (Gmaj7)stead of me?
Go a head and lie to me and I (Gmaj7)will be lieve
you’re not in love with him and this (Bm7)fool (F#m7)can see
that the (Bm7)riv ers of (F#m7)your (Em7)love flow up hill to me.
(CN.C.)Hey, Lau ra it’s me.
Sor ry but I had to ring your (Em7)door bell so late.
But there’s some thing both er ing (D)me.
With a health y dose of (Gmaj7)make be lieve,
won’t you
make (Gmaj7)me
that you’re me
(CN.C.)Hey, Lau ra it’s me.
Hey, Lau ra it’s me.
(CN.C.)Hey, Lau ra it’s me.
(CN.C.)Hey, Lau ra it’s me,
me.
(CN.C.)Hey, Lau ra it’s me.
Hey Laura — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Hey Laura" by Gregory Porter. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of D, 78 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “Hey Laura”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Hey Laura" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Hey Laura".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hey Laura" by Gregory Porter in?
- The backing track is in D at 78 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 "Hey Laura" 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 "Hey Laura"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hey Laura", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Hey Laura" 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 "Hey Laura"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Hey Laura"?
- "Hey Laura" was originally performed by Gregory Porter. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Gregory Porter are available?
- Other accompaniments by Gregory Porter: "Hey Laura", "The "In" Crowd". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Hey Laura" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Hey Laura" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in D, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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