Love Is Lost

by David Bowie
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Lyrics

It’s the (Bbm)dark est hour,

you’re twen ty two.

The voice of youth, the hour of dread.

The dark est hour and your voice is new.

Love is lost,

(Gb6)lost is love.

Your coun try’s new, your friends are new.

Your house and e ven your eyes are new.

Your maid is new

ac cent too.

But your (Gb5)fear is as old as the world.

(Emaj7)Say good bye to the (Gb)thrills of life.

Where (Abm)love was good, no (Cb)love was bad.

(Emaj7)Wave good bye to the (Gb)life with out pain.

(Abm)Say hel lo, you’re a (A)beau ti ful girl.

Say hel lo to the lu na tic men.

(Bbm7)Tell them your sec rets.

They’re like the grave.

(Bbm7)Oh, what have you done?

Oh, what have you done?

Love is lost,

lost is love.

You (Bbm)know so much, it’s mak ing you cry.

You re fuse to talk but you think like mad.

You’ve (Bbm7)cut out your soul and the face of thought.

Oh, (Gb69)what have you done?

Oh, lost is love.

You what have you done?

Oh, (Gb69)what have you done?

Oh, (Ebm)what have you done?

Love Is Lost — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Love Is Lost" by David Bowie 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 Gb, 104 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Gb) 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 “Love Is Lost

Why does the accompaniment for "Love Is Lost" 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 "Love Is Lost" by David Bowie in?
The backing track is in Gb at 104 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 "Love Is Lost" 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 "Love Is Lost"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Love Is Lost", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Love Is Lost" 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 "Love Is Lost"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Love Is Lost"?
"Love Is Lost" was originally performed by David Bowie. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by David Bowie are available?
Other accompaniments by David Bowie: "Absolute Beginners", "Andy Warhol", "Ashes To Ashes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Love Is Lost" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Love Is Lost by David Bowie, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Gb; 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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