What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hymn" by Kesha in?

The backing track is in Gb at 68 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 "Hymn" 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 "Hymn"?

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

Can I use "Hymn" 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 "Hymn"?

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

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

What other backing tracks by Kesha are available?

Other accompaniments by Kesha: "Praying". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

E ven the stars and the moon

don’t shine quite like we do.

Dream ers search ing for the truth,

go on, read a bout us in the news.

(C)Pret ty reck less, pret ty wild.

(F)Talk ing shit and we’ll just smile.

(Am)Don’t you see these fuck ing crowns?

If you know what I (F)mean, you on the team.

This is a hymn for the (C)hymn less, kids with no re li gion, yeah, we keep on (F)sin ning, yeah, we keep on sing ing.

Fly ing down the (Am)high way, back seat of the Hy dai, pull it to the (F)front, let it run, we don’t va let.

Sor ry if you’re (C)star struck, blame it on the star dust.

I know that I’m (F)per fect, e ven though I’m fucked up.

Hymn for the (Am)hymn less, don’t need no for give ness ’cause if there’s a (F)heav en, don’t care if we get in.

This is a hymn, hymn, hymn for how we live, live, live.

This is a hymn, hymn, hymn for how we live, for how we live.

Af ter all we’ve been through,

no, we won’t stand and sa lute.

So we just ride, we just cruise,

liv ing like there’s noth ing left to lose.

(C)If we die be fore we wake,

(F)who we are is no mis take.

(Am)This is just the way we’re made, you know what I (F)mean, you on the team.

This is a hymn for the (C)hymn less, kids with no re li gion, yeah, we keep on (F)sin ning, yeah, we keep on sing ing.

Fly ing down the (Am)high way, back seat of the Hy dai, pull it to the (F)front, let it run, we don’t va let.

Sor ry if you’re (C)star struck, blame it on the star dust.

I know that I’m (F)per fect, e ven though I’m fucked up.

Hymn for the (Am)hymn less, don’t need no for give ness ’cause if there’s a (F)heav en, don’t care if we get in.

This is a hymn, hymn, hymn for how we live, live, live.

This is a hymn, hymn, hymn for how we live, for how we live.

Af ter all we’ve been through,

no, we won’t stand and sa lute.

So we just ride, we just cruise,

liv ing like there’s noth ing left to lose.

(C)If we die be fore we wake,

(F)who we are is no mis take.

(Am)This is just the way we’re made, you know what I (F)mean, you on the team.

This is a hymn for the

This is a hymn for the (C)hymn less, kids with no re li gion, yeah, we keep on (F)sin ning, yeah, we keep on sing ing.

Fly ing down the (Am)high way, yeah, we do it our way, high as out er (F)space, we don’t hear what the rest say.

Sor ry if you’re (C)star struck, blame it on the star dust.

I know that I’m (F)per fect, e ven though I’m fucked up.

Hymn for the (Am)hymn less, don’t need no for give ness ’cause if there’s a (F)heav en, don’t care if we get in.

This is a hymn, hymn, hymn for how we live, live, live.

This is a hymn, hymn, hymn for how we live, for how we live.

Hymn — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Hymn" by Kesha: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Gb, 68 BPM.

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

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hymn" by Kesha in?: The backing track is in Gb at 68 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 "Hymn" 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 "Hymn"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hymn", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Hymn" 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 "Hymn"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Hymn"?: "Hymn" was originally performed by Kesha. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Kesha are available?: Other accompaniments by Kesha: "Praying". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.