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(CN.C.)Hmm,
hmm.
Oh,
oh.
(CN.C.)Hmm,
hmm.
Oh,
oh.
(Em)Ooh,
ooh.
(Em)Ooh,
ooh.
(C)Look who’s dig ging their own grave, that is what they all say, you’ll (Em)drink your self to death.
(C)Look who makes their own bed, lies right down with in it and (Em)what will you have left?
(C)Out on the front door step drink ing from a pa per cup, you (Em)won’t re mem ber this.
(C)Liv ing be yond your years act ing out all their fears, you (Em)feel it in your chest.
Your (C)hands pro tect the (G)flames
from the (Em)wild winds a round you.
(Em)I ca rus is fly ing too (G)close to the sun
and (Em)I ca rus ’s life,
it has on ly just be gun.
It’s just be gun.
ooh.)
(C)Stand ing on the cliff face, high est fall you’ll er grace, it (Em)scares half to death.
(C)Look out to fu ture but it tells you noth ing, so (Em)take an oth er breath.
Your (C)hands pro tect the (G)flames
from the (Em)wild winds a round you.
(Em)I ca rus is fly ing too (G)close to the sun
and (Em)I ca rus ’s life,
it has on ly just be gun.
It’s just be gun.
ooh.)
(Em)This is how it feels to take a (G)fall.
(Em)I ca rus is fly ing to wards an earl y grave.
You (C)put up your de fen ses when you leave,
you (B)leave be cause you’re cer tain of (C)who you want to be.
You’re (C)put ting up your ar mour when you leave
and you leave be cause you’re cer tain of (C)who you want to be,
oh.
(Em)Ooh,
ooh.
(Em)Ooh,
ooh.
Icarus — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Icarus" by Bastille as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 136 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Icarus”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Icarus" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, 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 "Icarus" by Bastille in?
- The backing track is in E at 136 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 "Icarus" 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 "Icarus"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Icarus", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Icarus" 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 "Icarus"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Icarus"?
- "Icarus" was originally performed by Bastille. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Bastille are available?
- Other accompaniments by Bastille: "Bad Blood", "Daniel In The Den", "Flaws". 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 E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Icarus" 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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