Invisible Empire

by KT Tunstall
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Lyrics

I thought the (C)can dle was gon na go out.

The (Am)wind was blow ing and the (F)door was o pen, but the (C)can dle nev er went out, (G)nev er went out.

a gain.

The (C)wave found its way to the shore.

I (Am)thought it was a rip ple and (F)noth ing more, but the wave found its way all the way (G)to the shore.

(G)Oh, I wan na burn this house,

I know I wan na jump in to the fire.

Oh, oh I’m gon na tear them down, the (F)pin na cles of my in vi si ble em pire.

I know the (C)gam ble nev er works twice.

All the dis trac tions at the ta ble and the weigh ted dice, but the thrill it feels so nice, you do it all a gain.

But I look to the chips I lose.

I’m stand ing on the plat form with my neck in the noose and I know it’s not my time, it’s not my time.

(G)Oh, I wan na burn this house,

I know I wan na jump in to the fire.

Oh, oh I’m gon na tear them down, the (F)pin na cles of my in vi si ble em pire.

I know the

And if I do all the things I do, while I tell my self that I’m stay ing true.

You know I’ll nev er stop, you know I’ll nev er stop, you know I’ll nev er think a bout it.

Put an end to all this time that would spend with it on my mind.

know it nev er stopped, it stopped, I al ways won dered a

Put an end

I won dered a bout the won der.

Oh, no, oh, I wear a (F)rust ing crown.

I know this dy (F)nas ty is fall ing.

The crowd (Am)shouts for an oth er round.

I see the ru in,

the (G)spec tac u lar,

dia monds

bu

ried, ice bergs,

the mi na rets

and the mar ket plac es.

The sig nal fi res

of my

in vi si ble

em pire.

Ooh,

ooh,

(G)ooh,

ooh,

ooh,

ooh.

Invisible Empire — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Invisible Empire" by KT Tunstall as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 138 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Invisible Empire”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Invisible Empire" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, 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 "Invisible Empire" by KT Tunstall in?
The backing track is in C at 138 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 "Invisible Empire" 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 "Invisible Empire"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Invisible Empire", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Invisible Empire" 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 "Invisible Empire"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Invisible Empire"?
"Invisible Empire" was originally performed by KT Tunstall. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by KT Tunstall are available?
Other accompaniments by KT Tunstall: "Black Horse And The Cherry Tree", "Crescent Moon", "Heal Over". 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 C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Invisible Empire" 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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