Let The Heartaches Begin

by Long John Baldry
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I can hear the gui tars (Eb)start to play, and ver y (F)soon they say I was a (Cm7)fool to (F7)turn my (Bb)love a way

and with each glass of wine I (Eb)feel a glow and ver y (F)soon I know I was a (Cm7)fool to (F7)let my (Bb)ba by go.

(F7)So (Cm7)let (F7)the (Bb)heart (Bbmaj7)aches be gin

I can’t (Eb)help it I can’t win.

I’ve lost that (Bb)girl for sure, and (C)tears won’t help an y (Ab)more.

Yes let the (Bb)heart (Bbmaj7)aches be gin

I can’t (Eb)help it I can’t win

I’ve lost that (Bb)girl for sure, and (Gm)now she’s gone, I (Cm7)can’t hold back the tears

an y (Bb)more.

I see the cou ples danc ing (Eb)through the night, they hold each (F)oth er tight, as they (Cm7)dance on and (F7)on till the (Bb)morn ing’s light.

The soft em bra ces that they (Eb)seem to share, just make me (F)be a ware, of the (Cm7)lone li ness I’ve tried so (Bb)hard to bear.

(F7)So (Cm7)let (F7)the (Bb)more.

Let The Heartaches Begin — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Let The Heartaches Begin" by Long John Baldry as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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 “Let The Heartaches Begin

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Let The Heartaches Begin" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Eb, 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 "Let The Heartaches Begin" by Long John Baldry in?
The backing track is in Eb 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 "Let The Heartaches Begin" 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 "Let The Heartaches Begin"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Let The Heartaches Begin", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Let The Heartaches Begin" 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 "Let The Heartaches Begin"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Let The Heartaches Begin"?
"Let The Heartaches Begin" was originally performed by Long John Baldry. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Eb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Let The Heartaches Begin" 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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