Let's Call The Whole Thing Off

by George Gershwin
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Lyrics

(D)Things have come (B)to a (Em)pret ty pass, (A7)our ro (D)mance is grow ing (A)flat, for (C#)you like (F#9)this and the (B13)oth er (B)while (E13sus4)I go for (E13)this (E)and (A13)that.

(D)Good ness knows (B)what the (Em)end will be; (A7)oh, I (D)don’t know where I’m (G13)at.

It (A6)looks as if (B9)we (E)two will nev er be (A6)one,

(E)some thing (A7)must be (D)done.

(G)You say ee ther and (Am7)I say (D)eye ther, (G)you say nee ther and (Am7)I say (D)ny ther; (G)Ee ther, (G7)eye ther, (C)nee ther, (Cm)ny ther, (G)let’s call the (Em)whole thing (A)off!

(G)You like po (Em9)ta to and (Am7)I like (D)po tah to, (G)you like to (Em9)ma to and (Am7)I like (D)to mah to; Po (G)ta to, po (G7)tah to, to (C)ma to, to (A)mah to!

(G)Let’s (C)call the (D11)whole (C)thing (G)off!

But (C#)oh!

(F#7)If we call the (Bm7)whole thing (E)off, then (Am7)we must (D9)part.

And (C#)oh!

(F#7)If we ev er (Bm7)part, then (E)that might (Am7)break my (D11)heart!

(D7)So, if (G)you like pa (Em9)ja mas, and (Am7)I like pa (D)jah mas, (G)I’ll wear pa (Em9)ja mas and (Am7)give up pa (D)jah mas.

(G)For we (G7)know we (C)need each oth er, (A)so we (G)bet ter (C)call the (G)call ing (C6)off (B7)off.

(Am7)Let’s call the (D13)whole (D9)thing (G)off!

laugh ter (D)lawf ter, af ter adn (D)awf ter; (G)Laugh ter, (G7)lawf ter, (C)af ter, (Cm)awf ter,

va (Em9)nil la (D)va nel la, (G)you, sa’s’ pa (Em9)ril la sa’s’ (D)pa rel la; Va (G)nil la, va (G7)nel la, (C)choc’ late, (A)straw b’ry!

(G)Let’s (C)call the (D11)whole (C)thing (G)off!

But (C#)oh!

(F#7)If we call the (Bm7)whole thing (E)off, then (Am7)we must (D9)part.

And (C#)oh!

(F#7)If we ev er (Bm7)part, then (E)that might (Am7)break my

go for (Em9)oy sters got for (D)er sters, or der (Em9)oy sters (Am7)can cel the (D)er sters.

(G)For we (G7)know we (C)need each oth er, (A)so we (G)bet ter (C)call the (G)call ing (C6)off (B7)off.

(Am7)Let’s call the (D13)whole (D9)thing (G)off!

(G69)off!

Let's Call The Whole Thing Off — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" by George Gershwin. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of D, 160 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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's Call The Whole Thing Off

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" by George Gershwin in?
The backing track is in D at 160 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's Call The Whole Thing Off" 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's Call The Whole Thing Off"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" 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's Call The Whole Thing Off"?
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's Call The Whole Thing Off"?
"Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" was originally performed by George Gershwin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by George Gershwin are available?
Other accompaniments by George Gershwin: "But Not For Me", "Do It Again", "Embraceable You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in D, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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