Live By The Hook (From 'Finding Neverland')

by Eliot Kennedy
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Lyrics

Feels like there’s (Bbm)noth ing left,

am I on my own?

And the (Db)road a head, I can’t walk a lone.

They’re all (Absus4)leav ing me,

don’t be (Fm)lieve in me.

I was (Ebm)fool ish, reck less, and (Gb)blind,

I should (Fm)turn back while there’s still (Ab)time.

Oh, boo hoo,

no one wants to play with me, and my wife has (C#m6)left me.

Oh, woe is me.

Woe is me… (C#m)Pah!

Who are you?

I am your dark er side, the one you keep in (G#)shad ows, pre fer to hide.

(A)Deep in your heart you (C#m)can’t de ny (F#m)all of your fears keep (C#m)me a live, (A)wait ing here for you (C#m)to ar rive.

(F#m)Don’t choose to live by the (G#)book let’s live by the (C#m)hook.

Cap tain James Hook,

at your ser vice.

Play wright, James Bar rie.

I know But I don’t un der stand where you came from!

I came from (C#m7)you, James.

A part of you, the part you don’t like to talk a bout at (C#m)tea par ties with lit tle cakes and cu cum ber sand wich es.

You’re me?

Yes.

Ex cept ev er so slight ly more hand some.

You need me.

Your play needs me.

Child ren like to be scared...

they just don’t know it yet!

(A)Un leash me!

I don’t know how!

(Dm)You have to use your pen for some thing oth er (A)than sa tis fy ing them.

(Gm)Let us em bark on (Dm)this jour ney, (Edim)be sure to write a (Dm)part for me.

(Gm6)I’ll be the wind be (Dm)hind your sail (Gm)I will fight tooth and (A)nail.

On guard!

You have to (Dm)look in your (Dm)heart, in your (Dm7)soul.

You (Dm6)must find the (Bb)hook in your (Dm)heart, in your (Ddim)soul.

And (A)search ev ’ry (Ddim)nook in your (D)heart, in your (D)soul.

Don’t (Dsus4)live by the (Dm)book in your (Dsus2)heart, in your (Eb)soul.

We live… by the hook!

Live By The Hook (From 'Finding Neverland') — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Live By The Hook (From 'Finding Neverland')" by Eliot Kennedy as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 70 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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 “Live By The Hook (From 'Finding Neverland')”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Live By The Hook (From 'Finding Neverland')" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Eb, 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 "Live By The Hook (From 'Finding Neverland')" by Eliot Kennedy in?
The backing track is in Eb at 70 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 "Live By The Hook (From 'Finding Neverland')" 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 "Live By The Hook (From 'Finding Neverland')"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Live By The Hook (From 'Finding Neverland')", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Live By The Hook (From 'Finding Neverland')" 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 "Live By The Hook (From 'Finding Neverland')"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Live By The Hook (From 'Finding Neverland')"?
"Live By The Hook (From 'Finding Neverland')" was originally performed by Eliot Kennedy. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Eliot Kennedy are available?
Other accompaniments by Eliot Kennedy: "Circus Of Your Mind (from 'Finding Neverland')", "Finale (All That Matters) (from 'Finding Neverland')", "Neverland (from 'Finding Neverland')". 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 Eb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Live By The Hook (From 'Finding Neverland')" 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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