Other arrangements of Hollow Talk
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(Dm)Ech oes start as a (F)cross in you,
(G)trem bling nois es that (Bb)come too soon.
(Dm)Spa tial move ment which (F)seems to you
(G)re so nat ing your (Bb)mask or feud.
(Dm)Hol low talk ing and (F)hol low girl.
(G)Force it up from the (Bb)root of pain.
Nev er (Dm)said it was good, nev er (F)said it was near.
(G)Sha dow ris es and (Bb)you are here.
And then you cut.
You cut it out.
And ev ’ry thing
goes back to the be gin ning.
(Dm)Si lence seiz es (F)clut tered room.
(G)Light is shed not a (Bb)breath
(Dm)Dark ness ris es in (F)all you do,
(G)stand ing and drawn a (Bb)cross the room.
(Dm)Spa tial move ments (F)but ter flies.
(G)Shad ows scat ter with (Bb)out a fire.
There’s (Dm)nev er been bad there has (F)al ways been truth.
(G)Mut ed whis of the (Bb)things she’ll move.
And then you cut.
You cut it out.
And ev ’ry thing
goes back to the be gin ning.
goes back to the be gin ning.
(Dm)(Ah.
(G)Ah.
(Dm)Ah.
(G)Ah.)
(Dm)(Ah.
(G)Ah.
(Dm)Ah.
(G)Ah.)
(Em)(Ah,
(G)ah.
(Em)Ah,
(G)ah.)
(Em)(Ah,
(G)ah.
(Em)Ah,
(G)ah.)
(Em)(Ah,
(Ah.
Ah.)
Nev er (Dm)said it was good, nev er (F)said it was near.
(G)Mu ted whis per of the (Bb)things you feel.
Hollow Talk — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Hollow Talk" by Choir Of Young Believers as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 62 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Hollow Talk”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Hollow Talk" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, 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 "Hollow Talk" by Choir Of Young Believers in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 62 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 "Hollow Talk" 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 "Hollow Talk"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hollow Talk", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Hollow Talk" 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 "Hollow Talk"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Hollow Talk"?
- "Hollow Talk" was originally performed by Choir Of Young Believers. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Hollow Talk" 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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