I lost my self on a cool damp night, I gave my self in that mis ty light.
Was (D7)hyp no tized by a (A)strange de light (D7)un
der a li lac (Gm)tree.
I made wine from the li lac tree,
put my heart in its re ci pe.
(A)Makes me see what I want to see, and (D7)be
what I want to be.
When I think more than I (C)want to think, and (Cm)do things I nev er should (Gm)do,
I (Fdim)drink much more than I (C)ought to drink, be (A)cause it brings me back you.
Li lac wine Li
lac wine
is sweet
and hea dy,
(G)like my love.
Li lac wine,
I feel
un stea dy,
like my love.
Lis ten to me, I can not ’ry see (D7)clear ly, zy?
is n’t that she
com ing to me?
(Am)Near
ly (D9)here.
Li lac wine Li
lac wine
is sweet
and hea dy,
(G)where’s my love?
Li lac wine,
I feel
un stea dy,
where’s my love?
Lis ten to me, why is ev ’ry thing (D7)so ha zy?
Is n’t that she,
com ing to me?
(Am)Near
ly (D9)here.
or
am I just go ing (Am)cra
zy, (D)dear?
Li (G)lac wine,
I feel
un rea dy
(D7)for my love.
Feel
(C)un rea dy
for
my (G)love.
Lilac Wine — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Lilac Wine" by Katie Melua 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 Eb, 66 BPM.
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 “Lilac Wine”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Lilac Wine" by Katie Melua in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 66 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 "Lilac Wine" 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 "Lilac Wine"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Lilac Wine", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Lilac Wine" 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 "Lilac Wine"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Lilac Wine"?
- "Lilac Wine" was originally performed by Katie Melua. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Katie Melua are available?
- Other accompaniments by Katie Melua: "Blue Shoes", "Call Off The Search", "Crawling Up A Hill". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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