When I was a child, run ning in the night,
a fraid of what might be hid ing in the dark, hid ing in the street,
and of what was fol low ing (Dm)me.
(Do do (C)do do do.)
Now hounds of (Am)love are hunt ing me.
(Ooh ooh (Bb)ooh ooh ooh.)
I’ve al ways (C)been a co ward (Ooh ooh (Bb)ooh ooh ooh.)
and I don’t (C)know what’s good for me.
Oh, here I go!
It’s com ing for me through the trees.
Oh, help me, some one!
Help me, please!
Take my shoes off and throw them in the lake and I’ll be
two steps on the wa ter.
I found a fox caught by dogs.
He let me take him in my hands.
His lit tle heart, it beat so (Bb)fast.
And I’m a shamed of run ning a (F)way from noth ing real.
I just can’t (Bb)deal with this, I’m still a fraid to (Dm)be there (Do (C)do do do.)
a mong your (Am)hounds of love.
(Ooh ooh (Bb)ooh ooh ooh.)
And feel your (C)arms sur round me.
(Ooh ooh (Bb)ooh ooh ooh.)
I’ve al ways (C)been a co ward
(Ooh ooh (Bb)ooh ooh ooh.)
I nev er (C)know what’s good for me.
Oh, here I go!
Don’t let me go!
Hold
me down!
It’s com ing for me through the trees.
Oh help me, darl ing, help me, please!
Take my shoes off and throw them in the lake and I’ll be
two steps on the wa ter.
(Do do do do.)
I don’t know what’s good (Dm7)for me.
I don’t know what’s good for me.
I need love love love love love yeah, your yeah, your yeah, love!
(Do do do do.)
Take your shoes off and throw them in the lake.
D’you know what I real (Dm7)ly need?
D’you know what I real (Bbmaj9)ly need?
I need love love love love love, (F)yeah!
Hounds Of Love — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Hounds Of Love" by Kate Bush: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Bb, 75 BPM.
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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Hounds Of Love”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hounds Of Love" by Kate Bush in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 75 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 "Hounds Of Love" 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 "Hounds Of Love"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hounds Of Love", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Hounds Of Love" 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 "Hounds Of Love"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Hounds Of Love"?
- "Hounds Of Love" was originally performed by Kate Bush. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Kate Bush are available?
- Other accompaniments by Kate Bush: "Army Dreamers", "Army Dreamers", "Babooshka". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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