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when your soul is (F5)damned.
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on a wit ness (D5)stand,
but he’ll nev er love you (G5)like I (Eb5)can, (Bb5)can.
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He could be a (Gm)tro phy
of a (F)one night (Bb)stand.
He could have your (Gm)hu mour
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Why are you look ing down (Dm)all the wrong (Gm)roads?
When mine is the heart and the (Bb)salt of the (F)soul.
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but they’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, (Bb)can, can.
They’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, (Bb)can.
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keeps your (F)mind en (Bb)tranced.
He could be the (Gm)si lence
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There may be lo vers who (Dm)hold out their (Gm)hands, but they’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, (Bb)can, can.
They’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, (Bb)can.
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They’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, (Bb)can.
We (Gm)both have de mons, that (Eb)we can’t (Bb)stand.
I (Gm)love your de mons like (Eb)dev ils (Bb)can.
If (Eb)you’re self seek ing an (F)hon est (Gm)man, then (Cm)stop de ceiv ing, Lord (D)please.
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When mine is the heart and the (Bb)salt of the (F)soul.
There may be lo vers who (Dm)hold out their (Gm)hands, but they’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, (Bb)can, can.
They’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, (Bb)can, can.
He’ll nev er love you (Gm)like I (Eb)can, (Bb)can, can.
Like I Can — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Like I Can" by Sam Smith. 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 C, 100 BPM.
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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Like I Can”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Like I Can" by Sam Smith in?
- The backing track is in C at 100 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 "Like I Can" 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 "Like I Can"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Like I Can", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Like I Can" 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 "Like I Can"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Like I Can"?
- "Like I Can" was originally performed by Sam Smith. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Sam Smith are available?
- Other accompaniments by Sam Smith: "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", "How Will I Know", "I'm Not The Only One". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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