In Common

by Alicia Keys
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Lyrics

Mmm

mmm.

(Cm)Said I’d be gone by (Ab)five

but it’s sun (Fm)rise and I’m still (Gm7)in your (G7)bed.

(Cm)Good night usu ’lly means (Ab)good bye.

(Fm)Me re play ing (Gm7)me m’ries (G7)in (Ab)my head,

look at you, look at you, (Bb)look what you made (Ab)me do.

How do you, how do you (Gm7)think know my (G7)ev (Ab)’ry move.

Who are you?

Who are you?

(Bb)You look so (Ab)fa mi liar, I know you, I know you, (Gm7)ba by, I (G7)know (Ab)the truth.

We got way too much in com mon,

if I’m be ing hon est

with (Ab)you, we got way too much in (Cm)com mon.

Since I’m be ing hon est

with (Ab)you.

Who wants to love some bo dy like (Cm)me?

You wan na (Bb)love some bo dy (Ab)like me?

If you could love some bo dy like (Fm)me, you must be (Gm)messed up (Ab)too.

Who wants to love some bo dy like (Cm)me?

You wan na (Bb)love some bo dy (Ab)like me?

If you could love some bo dy like (Fm)me, you must be (Gm)messed up (Ab)too.

We used to talk ’til mid night,

all those days that you stayed at my (Ab)house,

we were just pass ing (Ab)the time.

When we were young and we ain’t had no vows,

now, now, now may be lat er on, I’ll text you and may be you’ll re ply.

We both know we had no pa tience to ge ther day and night.

Get ting high on our sup ply, yeah, we ain’t sa tis fied, I could love you all oc ca sions.

We got way too much in com mon,

if I’m be ing hon est

with (Ab)you, we got way too much in (Cm)com mon.

Since I’m be ing hon est

with (Ab)you.

Who wants to love some bo dy like (Cm)me?

You wan na (Bb)love some bo dy (Ab)like me?

If you could love some bo dy like (Fm)me, you must be (Gm)messed up (Ab)too.

Who wants to love some bo dy like (Cm)me?

You wan na (Bb)love some bo dy (Ab)like me?

If you could love some bo dy like (Fm)me, you must be (Gm)messed up (Ab)too.

Messed up too,

messed up too,

just like you,

just like you,

messed up too,

messed up too,

just like you,

just like you.

We got way too much in com

In Common — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "In Common" by Alicia Keys 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 F, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F) 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 “In Common”

Why does the accompaniment for "In Common" 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 "In Common" by Alicia Keys in?
The backing track is in F 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 "In Common" 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 "In Common"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "In Common", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "In Common" 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 "In Common"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "In Common"?
"In Common" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Alicia Keys are available?
Other accompaniments by Alicia Keys: "Empire State Of Mind (Part II) Broken Down", "Empire State Of Mind (Part II) Broken Down", "Fallin'". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "In Common" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for In Common by Alicia Keys, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is F; 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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