What key is the piano accompaniment for "Holes" by Passenger in?

The backing track is in E 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 "Holes" 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 "Holes"?

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

Can I use "Holes" 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 "Holes"?

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

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

What other backing tracks by Passenger are available?

Other accompaniments by Passenger: "27", "All The Little Lights", "Beautiful Birds". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

I know a (B)man wom an with noth ing in his hands, an kles and a (C#m)noth ing but a (B)roll ing (E)stone.

She said (C#m)one He told me (B)’bout when his (E)house to burnt get a down pa per and he (C#m)lost ev fuck ’ry (B)thing he owned.

back.

(C#m)Mort He lay a (B)sleep for (E)six whole weeks.

raise They were (C#m)gon na ask his (B)moth er to choose.

She When he (C#m)woke up with noth (B)ing he said (E)I’ll tell you some thing, when you got (C#m)noth ing you got (B)noth ing to lose.

Now I got a (A)hole in my pock et, a (E)hole in my shirt, ise, a (B)whole lot of trou ble he (E)said.

But now the (A)mon ey’s that he’s gone, well, life car ries on and I (B)miss it like a hole in the (E)head.

Oh, ha (C#m)na.

I know a (B)man wom an with kids a round her hands, an kles and a (C#m)ba ing by a (B)on her (E)lap.

She said (C#m)one He day her (B)hus band went (E)house to burnt get a down pa per and the (C#m)moth er fuck er (B)nev er came back.

(C#m)Mort gage lay to (B)pay and (E)four kids to raise They and (C#m)keep ing the wolf (B)moth from the door.

She said the (C#m)wolf’s just a pup (B)py and the (E)door’s tell dou ble locked, when you so (C#m)why you got ta (B)wor ry me for?

Now he left a (A)hole in my heart, et, a (E)hole in a prom ise, a (B)hole on the side of my (E)bed.

Oh, but now (A)mon ey’s that he’s gone well, life car ries on and I (B)miss him like a hole in the (E)head.

Oh, ha (C#m)na.

Well, some times you can’t (E)change and you can’t (B)choose.

And some times it seems you (E)gain less than you lose.

Now we’ve got (F#m)holes in our (A)hearts.

Yeah, we got (E)holes in our (B)lives.

Where we’ve got (F#m)holes we got (A)holes, but we car ry on.

Well, we’ve got (F#m)holes in our (A)hearts.

Yeah, we got (E)holes in our (B)lives.

Where we’ve got (F#m)holes we got (A)holes, but we car ry on.

Say, we’ve got (F#m)holes in our (A)hearts.

Yeah, we got (E)holes in our (B)lives.

Where we’ve got (F#m)holes we got (A)holes, but we car ry on.

Say, we’ve got Say, we’ve got (F#m)holes in our (A)hearts.

Yeah, we got (E)holes in our (B)lives.

Where we’ve got (F#m)holes we’ve got holes, but we car ry on.

Holes — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Holes" by Passenger 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 E, 160 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Holes”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Holes" by Passenger in?: The backing track is in E 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 "Holes" 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 "Holes"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Holes", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Holes" 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 "Holes"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Holes"?: "Holes" was originally performed by Passenger. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Passenger are available?: Other accompaniments by Passenger: "27", "All The Little Lights", "Beautiful Birds". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.