I (Cmaj7)wan na be a (C6)round to (Cmaj7)pick up the piec es, when (Dm7)some bod y breaks your heart;
(Dm7)some bod y twice as smart
(Gaug7)as I;
a (E)some bod y (A)who
will (E)swear to be (Aaug)true,
like (Dm)you used to do with me.
Who’ll (F#)leave you to learn
that (Am)mis ’ry loves com pa ny,
wait and see!
I (Cmaj7)wan na be a (C6)round, to (Cmaj7)see how she does it when (Dm7)she breaks your heart to bits;
let’s (Dm7)see if the puz zle fits
(F9)so fine.
And (A)that’s when (Aaug)I’ll dis (A7)cov er that re (A)venge (A7)is sweet; as (D9)I sit there ap plaud ing from a front row seat, when (Dm7)some bod y breaks your heart (Edim7)like (D)you
(G13)broke
(B)mine.
I (Cmaj7)wan na be a (C6)round to (Cmaj7)pick up the piec es, when (Dm7)some bod y breaks your heart;
(Dm7)some bod y twice as smart
(Gaug7)as I;
a (E)some bod y (A)who will (E)swear to be (Aaug)true, like (Dm)you used to do with me.
Who’ll (F#)leave you to learn that (Am)mis ’ry loves com pa ny,
wait and see!
I (Cmaj7)wan na be a (C6)round, to (Cmaj7)see how she does it when (Dm7)she breaks your heart to bits;
let’s (Dm7)see if the puz zle fits
(F9)so fine.
And (A)that’s when (Aaug)I’ll dis (A7)cov er that re (A)venge (A7)is sweet; as (D9)I sit there ap plaud ing from a front row seat, when (Dm7)some bod y breaks your heart (Edim7)like (D)you (G13)broke
(B)mine.
I (Fmaj7)mine.
I Wanna Be Around — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "I Wanna Be Around" by Johnny Mercer in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “I Wanna Be Around”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Wanna Be Around" by Johnny Mercer in?
- The backing track is in C at 100 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 Wanna Be Around" 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 Wanna Be Around"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Wanna Be Around", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "I Wanna Be Around" 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 Wanna Be Around"?
- 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 Wanna Be Around"?
- "I Wanna Be Around" was originally performed by Johnny Mercer. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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