If I Should Fall Behind

by Bruce Springsteen
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Lyrics

We said we’d walk to geth er,

ba by, come what may,

that come the twi light,

should we lose our (Bm)way.

If as we’re walk ing

my hand should slip (D)free,

I’ll wait for you.

And should I (G)fall be hind, wait for (D)me.

We swore we’d tra vel,

darl in’, side by side,

we’d help each oth er

stay in (Bm)stride.

But each lov er’s steps fall

so dif fer ent (D)ly,

but

If I should (G)fall be hind, wait for (D)me.

(D)me.

Now ev ’ry one (G)dreams of

a love last ing and (D)true.

Oh, but you and I know what this world can do.

So let’s make our (G)steps clear

that the oth er may see.

I’ll wait for you.

And if I should (G)fall be hind, wait for (D)me.

(D)me.

And I’ll, and I’ll wait for you.

And should I (G)fall be hind, wait for (D)me.

Yeah, I’ll wait for you.

And should I (G)fall be hind, wait for (D)me.

Yeah, I’ll wait for you.

And should I (G)fall be hind, wait for (D)me.

If I Should Fall Behind — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "If I Should Fall Behind" by Bruce Springsteen 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 D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “If I Should Fall Behind

Why does the accompaniment for "If I Should Fall Behind" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "If I Should Fall Behind" by Bruce Springsteen in?
The backing track is in D at 120 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 "If I Should Fall Behind" 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 "If I Should Fall Behind"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "If I Should Fall Behind", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "If I Should Fall Behind" 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 "If I Should Fall Behind"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "If I Should Fall Behind"?
"If I Should Fall Behind" was originally performed by Bruce Springsteen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Bruce Springsteen are available?
Other accompaniments by Bruce Springsteen: "Dancing In The Dark". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "If I Should Fall Behind" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for If I Should Fall Behind by Bruce Springsteen, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is D; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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