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.

Lyrics

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(Cm)Said We I’d used be gone talk by ’til (Ab)five mid night, but it’s sun all (Fm)rise those days and I’m that still you (Gm7)in stayed your at (G7)bed.

my (Ab)house,

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

time.

When (Fm)Me we re were play young ing and (Gm7)me we m’ries ain’t (G7)in had (Ab)my no head, vows,

now, look now, at you, now may look be at lat you, er on, (Bb)look I’ll what you text made you (Ab)me do.

and may be you’ll re ply.

How do you, We both how do know you we had (Gm7)think no know my pa (G7)ev tience (Ab)’ry move.

to ge ther day and night.

Who are you?

Get Who ting are high you?

on our (Bb)You sup look ply, so yeah, (Ab)fa mi we ain’t sa liar, tis fied, I know you, I I could know love you, you all (Gm7)ba oc by, I ca (G7)know sions.

(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.

(Cm)Said We I’d used to gone talk by ’til (Ab)five mid night, but it’s sun all (Fm)rise those days and I’m that still you (Gm7)in stayed your at (G7)bed.

my (Ab)house,

(Cm)Good we were just ’lly pass means ing (Ab)the bye.

time.

When (Fm)Me we re were play young ing and (Gm7)me we m’ries ain’t (G7)in had (Ab)my no head, vows,

now, look now, at you, now may look be at lat you, er on, (Bb)look I’ll what you text made you (Ab)me do.

and may be you’ll re ply.

How do you, We both how do know you we had (Gm7)think no know my pa (G7)ev tience (Ab)’ry move.

to ge ther day and night.

Who are you?

Get Who ting are high you?

on our (Bb)You sup look ply, so yeah, (Ab)fa mi we ain’t sa liar, tis fied, I know you, I I could know love you, you all (Gm7)ba oc by, I ca (G7)know sions.

(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.

Messed up too,

messed up too,

just like you,

messed up too,

just like you,

just like you.

We got way too much in com

In Common — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "In Common" by Alicia Keys: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. 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.

Try other practice modes:

Bars Sheet Fall Down

About “In Common”

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.