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 (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" by George Gershwin 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 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

Why does the accompaniment for "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
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.
Can I use "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Let's Call The Whole Thing Off by George Gershwin, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is D; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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