In These Shoes

by Kirsty MacColl
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I (Gm6)once met a man with (D7)a sense of ad ven ture, he was (Gm6)dressed to thrill wher (D7)ev er he went.

He said let’s make love on a (D7)moun tain top, (Gm6)un der the stars on a (D7)big hard rock.’ live.’ I said, ‘In (Gm6)these shoes?’

‘I don’t (Gm6)think so.’

I said, ‘Hon ey,

let’s do it (Gm6)here.’

So I’m (Gm6)sit ting at a bar in Gua da la ha ra, (Gm6)in walks a guy with (D7)a far a way look in his eyes.

He said, ‘I’ve got a (Gm6)pow er ful horse out side.’

(Gm6)‘Climb on the back I’ll (D7)take you for a ride.

I (Gm6)know a lit tle place we can (D7)get there ’fore the break of day.’

I said, ‘In these (Gm6)shoes?’

‘No way Jo (Gm6)sé.’

I said, ‘Hon ey,

let’s (D7)stay right here.’

(Gm6)Co mo le gus ta (D7)cam i nar.

No pue de (D7)mon tar a cab a lo.

(Gm6)Co mo se pue de bail ar?

Es un es (Gm6)can do lo.

(D7)Let’s stay right here.

(Gm6)Co mo le gus ta cam i nar.

No pue de mon tar a cab al lo.

(Gm6)Co mo se pue de bail (D7aug)ar?

Es un es (Gm6)can do lo.

(Gm6)Co mo le gus ta cam i nar.

No pue de mon tar a cab al lo.

(Gm6)Co mo se pue de bail (D7aug)ar?

Es un es (Gm6)can do lo.

(D7aug)- ar?

In These Shoes — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "In These Shoes" by Kirsty MacColl 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 Eb, 128 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 These Shoes

What key is the piano accompaniment for "In These Shoes" by Kirsty MacColl in?
The backing track is in Eb at 128 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 These Shoes" 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 These Shoes"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "In These Shoes", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "In These Shoes" 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 These Shoes"?
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 These Shoes"?
"In These Shoes" was originally performed by Kirsty MacColl. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

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