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I know a (B)man with noth ing in his hands, (C#m)noth ing but a (B)roll ing (E)stone.
He told me (B)’bout when his (E)house burnt down and he (C#m)lost ev ’ry (B)thing he owned.
back.
He lay a (B)sleep for (E)six whole weeks.
They were (C#m)gon na ask his (B)moth er to choose.
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, a (B)whole lot of trou ble he (E)said.
But now the (A)mon ey’s gone, life car ries on and I (B)miss it like a hole in the (E)head.
Oh, ha (C#m)na.
wom an kids a round her an kles and a (C#m)ba by (B)on her (E)lap.
She said (C#m)one day her (B)hus band went to get a pa per the (C#m)moth er er (B)nev er came back.
(C#m)Mort gage to (B)pay and (E)four kids to and (C#m)keep ing the wolf from the door.
She said the (C#m)wolf’s just a pup (B)py and the (E)door’s dou ble locked, so (C#m)why you got ta (B)wor ry me for?
he left heart,
a prom ise, (B)hole on the side of my (E)bed.
Oh, but now that he’s gone
him
(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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "Holes" by Passenger as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 160 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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.
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About “Holes”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Holes" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Holes" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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