Other arrangements of Independent Women Part I
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Lu cy Liu
(F#m)with my girl, Drew,
(F#m)Ca me ron D and Des ti ny.
Char (F#m)lies An gels, come on.
Uh, uh, uh.
Ques tion: (F#m)Tell me what you (C#m)think a bout (F#m)me.
I buy my own dia monds and I (C#m)buy my own (F#m)rings.
On ly ring your cell y when I’m (C#m)feel in’ lone (F#m)ly.
When it’s all ov er please get (C#m)up and (F#m)leave.
Ques tion: Tell me how you (C#m)feel a bout (F#m)this.
Try to con trol me boy, you (C#m)get dis (F#m)missed.
Pay my own fun and I (C#m)pay my own (F#m)bills, al ways fif ty, fif ty in re (C#m)la tion (F#m)ships.
The (Bm)shoes on my feet.
(I’ve bought it.) The (F#m)clothes I’m wear in’.
(I’ve bought it.) The (Bm)rock I’m rock in’.
(I’ve bought it) ’cos (F#m)I de pend on me.
If I want ed the (Bm)watch you’re wear in’.
(I’ll buy it.) The (F#m)house I live in.
(I’ve bought it.) The (Bm)car I’m driv ing.
(I’ve bought it, (C#sus4)I de pend on me.) I de pend on me.
(F#m)All the wo men (F#m)who in de pen dent throw your (C#m)hands (F#m)up at me.
All the ho neys (F#m)who mak in’ mon ey throw your (C#m)hands (F#m)up at me.
(Bm)All the Ma mas who pro fit dol lars (F#m)throw your hands up at me.
(Bm)All the la dies who tru ly feel me (F#m)throw your hands up at me.
Girl I did n’t (C#m)know you could (F#m)get down like that.
Char lie how your (C#m)An gels (F#m)get down like that?
Girl I did n’t (C#m)know you could (F#m)get down like that.
Char lie how your (C#m7)An gels (F#m)get down like that?
how (C#m)feel (F#m)this.
Who would I want if (C#m)I would wan na (F#m)live?
I worked hard and sac ri ficed to (C#m)get what I (F#m)get.
Lad ies, it ain’t ea sy be in’ in de pen dent.
How’d you like this (C#m)know ledge that I (F#m)brought?
Brag gin’ on that cash that he gave you is to (F#m)front.
If you’re gon na brag, make sure it’s (C#m)your mon ey you (F#m)flaunt, de pend on no one else to give you (C#m)what you (F#m)want.
(Bm)shoes on my feet.
(I’ve bought it.) The (F#m)clothes I’m wear in’.
(I’ve bought it.) The (Bm)rock I’m rock in’.
(I’ve bought it) ’cos (F#m)I de pend on me.
If I want ed the (Bm)watch you’re wear in’.
(I’ll buy it.) The (F#m)house I live in.
(I’ve bought it.) The (Bm)car I’m driv ing.
(I’ve bought it, (C#sus4)I de pend on me.) I de pend on me.
(F#m)All the wo men (F#m)who in de pen dent throw your (C#m)hands (F#m)up at me.
All the ho neys (F#m)who mak in’ mon ey throw your (C#m)hands (F#m)up at me.
(Bm)All the Ma mas who pro fit dol lars (F#m)throw your hands up at me.
(Bm)All the la dies who tru ly feel me (F#m)throw your hands up at me.
Girl I did n’t (C#m)know you could (F#m)get down like that.
Char lie how your (C#m)An gels (F#m)get down like that?
Girl I did n’t (C#m)know you could (F#m)get down like that.
Char lie how your (C#m7)An gels (F#m)get down like that?
lie how your (C#m)An gels (F#m)get down like that?
(Bm)Child (Was sup?) You in the house.
(Sure ’nuff.) We’ll (F#m)break these peo ple off An gel style.
(F#m)Child (C#7)of (F#m)Des (C#7)ti (F#m)ny.
In (C#m7)de (F#m)pen dent beau
(F#m)ty.
No one (Bm)else can scare
me.
(A)Char (Bm)lie’s (C#m)An gels.
Wo ah I did n’t know you could get down like that.
Char lie how your An gels get down like that?
Girl I did n’t (C#m)know you could get (F#m)down like that.
Char lie how your (C#m)An gels (F#m)get down like that?
Girl I did n’t know you could get down like that.
Char lie how your An gels get down like that?
Girl I did n’t (C#m)know you could get (F#m)down like that.
Char lie how your (C#m)An gels (F#m)get down like that?
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Independent Women Part I — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "Independent Women Part I" by Destiny's Child as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in A — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 96 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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 “Independent Women Part I”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Independent Women Part I" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key A, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Independent Women Part I" by Destiny's Child in?
- The backing track is in A at 96 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 "Independent Women Part I" 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 "Independent Women Part I"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Independent Women Part I", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Independent Women Part I" 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 "Independent Women Part I"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Independent Women Part I"?
- "Independent Women Part I" was originally performed by Destiny's Child. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Destiny's Child are available?
- Other accompaniments by Destiny's Child: "Say My Name". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of A, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Independent Women Part I" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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