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(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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" by George Gershwin as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in D — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 160 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key D, 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'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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of D, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" 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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