I Know You Care

by Ellie Goulding
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(F#m)(Ah, (E)ah, (A)ah.)

(F#m)(Ah, (E)ah, (A)Cling ing to me,

(F#m)like a (E)last (A)breath you would breathe.

(F#m)You were (E)like (Dmaj7)home to me.

I (E)don’t re cog (Dmaj7)nise this street.

(E)(Ah, ah, (A)ah.)

(F#m)(Ah, (E)ah, (A)ah.)

(E)Please (A)don’t close your eyes.

Don’t (F#m)know where (E)to (A)look with out them.

(F#m)Out side (E)the (Dmaj7)cars speed by.

I’d (E)nev er heard (Dmaj7)them un til now.

(F#m)I know you care.

I (A)know it has (D)al ways been there.

But there is (Bm)trou ble a head, I can feel it.

You are just (Dmaj7)sav ing your self when you (D)hide it.

Yeah.

(F#m)I know you care.

I (A)see it in the (D)way that you stare.

As (F#m)if there was (Bm)trou ble a head and you knew it.

I’ll be (Dmaj7)sav ing my self from the (D)ru in.

And I know you (A)care.

(F#m)Ah, (E)ah, (A)ah.

(F#m)I used (A)to run down the stairs

to the (F#m)door and (E)I (A)thought you were there.

Do you (F#m)shape to com fort of us?

(E)Two lov ers (Dmaj7)locked out of love.

(F#m)I know you care.

I (A)know it has (D)al ways been there.

But there is (Bm)trou ble a head, I can feel it.

You are just (Dmaj7)sav ing your self when you (D)hide it.

Yeah.

(F#m)I know you care.

I (A)see it in the (D)way that you stare.

As (F#m)if there was (Bm)trou ble a head and you knew it.

I’ll be (Dmaj7)sav ing my self from the (D)ru in.

And I know you (A)care.

(F#m)Ah, (E)ah, (A)ah.

(F#m)I used (A)to (D)ru in.

I know it (E)was n’t al ways wrong.

But (D)I’ve nev er know a win ter so (F#m)cold.

Now I (E)don’t warm my hands in your (F#m)coat.

But I still (Bm7)hope.

’Cause (E)this is how things (F#m)ought to have been.

And I (D)know the worst of it wasn n’t all that it (F#m)seemed.

Why can’t I (E)dream?

Why can’t I (Bm)dream?

’Cause I know you (D)care.

And I know you (A)care.

(F#m)I (E)know you (A)care.

(F#m)I (E)know you (A)care.

I (F#m)know it’s (E)al ways (A)been there.

I Know You Care — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "I Know You Care" by Ellie Goulding as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in A — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 112 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “I Know You Care

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "I Know You Care" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key A, 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 "I Know You Care" by Ellie Goulding in?
The backing track is in A at 112 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 "I Know You Care" 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 "I Know You Care"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Know You Care", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "I Know You Care" 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 "I Know You Care"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "I Know You Care"?
"I Know You Care" was originally performed by Ellie Goulding. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Ellie Goulding are available?
Other accompaniments by Ellie Goulding: "Anything Could Happen", "Burn", "Explosions". 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 A, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "I Know You Care" 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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