I'm Still Standing

by Elton John
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Lyrics

You could nev er know (D)what it’s like.

Your (E)blood, like win ter, freez es (A)just like ice.

And there’s a (Bm)cold and lone ly light that shines from (E)you.

You’ll wind up like the wreck you hide be hind that mask you use.

And did you think this (D)nev er win.

Well, (E)look me, I’m com ing (A)back a gain I got (Bm)taste of love in a sim ple (E)way.

And if you to know while I’m still stand ing you just fade a way.

Don’t you know (Am)I’m still stand ing bet ter than I (Em)ev er did.

Look ing like a (Dm)true sur viv or, feel ing like a (F)lit tle kid.

And I’m still stand ing af ter all this time.

Pick ing up the (Dm)pie ces of my life with out you on my mind.

(F)I’m (G)still (Am)stand ing.

(Dm7)(Yeah, yeah, (E7)yeah.)

(F)I’m (G)still (Am)stand ing.

(Dm7)(Yeah, yeah, (E7)yeah.)

Once I could have (D)hoped to You start ing down the road and leav (A)me gain.

The threats you made were meant to cut me (E)down.

our (F#m)love was just a cir (D)cus you’d be a clown by now.

Don’t you know (Am)I’m still stand ing bet ter than I (Em)ev er did.

Look ing like a (Dm)true sur viv or, feel ing like a (F)lit tle kid.

And I’m still stand ing af ter all this time.

Pick ing up the (Dm)pie ces of my life with out you on my mind.

(F)I’m (G)still (Am)stand ing.

(Dm7)(Yeah, yeah, (E7)yeah.)

(F)I’m (G)still (Am)stand ing.

(Dm7)(Yeah, yeah, (E7)yeah.)

Don’t you know that (F)I’m (G)still (Am)stand ing.

(Dm7)(Yeah, yeah, (E7)yeah.)

(F)I’m (G)still (Am)stand ing.

(Dm7)(Yeah, yeah, (E7)yeah.)

(F)I’m (G)still (Am)stand

I'm Still Standing — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of A, 180 BPM.

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'm Still Standing

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "I'm Still Standing" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "I'm Still Standing".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John in?
The backing track is in A at 180 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'm Still Standing" 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'm Still Standing"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I'm Still Standing", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "I'm Still Standing" 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'm Still Standing"?
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'm Still Standing"?
"I'm Still Standing" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?
Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "I'm Still Standing" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "I'm Still Standing" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in A, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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