We said there’s a we’d walk to geth er,
ba by, come what a may,
that come the twi light,
soon should we lose our be wed.
(Bm)way.
Should If as we’re walk (G)- er ing fall in the sha dow my of the hand eve ning should slip trees, (D)free,
but I’ll wait for you.
And should I (G)fall be hind, wait for (D)me.
Now said there’s a We swore we’d tra vel,
darl in’, side by a side,
we’d help each oth er
soon should stay in will be wed.
(Bm)stride.
Should But each lov er’s (G)- er steps fall in the sha dow so of the dif eve ning fer ent trees, (D)ly,
but I’ll wait for you.
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 Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "If I Should Fall Behind" by Bruce Springsteen: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “If I Should Fall Behind”
- 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.
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