Love Will Tear Us Apart

by Joy Division
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Lyrics

When (Em7)rou tine bites hard

and am (Bm)bi tions are low,

and re (Em7)sent ment rides high,

but e (Bm)mo tions won’t (A5)grow,

and we’re (Em7)chan ging our ways,

tak ing (Bm)dif fer ent roads;

(Em7)Love,

(D)love will tear us a (Bm)part

a (A5)gain,

(Em7)Love,

(D)love will tear us a (Bm)part

a (A5)gain,

Why is the (Em7)bed room so cold,

turned a (Bm)way on your side?

Is my (Em7)tim ing that flawed,

our re (Bm)spect run so (A5)dry?

Yet there’s (Em7)still this ap peal

that we’ve (Bm)kept through our lives.

(Em7)Love,

(D)love will tear us a (Bm)part

a (A5)gain,

(Em7)Love,

(D)love will tear us a (Bm)part

a (A5)gain,

Why is the

(Em7)Love,

(D)love will tear us a (Bm)part

a (A5)gain,

(Em7)Love,

(D)love will tear us a (Bm)part

a (A5)gain,

Love Will Tear Us Apart β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 145 BPM.

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 β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œLove Will Tear Us Apart”

Can I sing "Love Will Tear Us Apart" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes β€” Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Love Will Tear Us Apart" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division in?
The backing track is in D at 145 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Love Will Tear Us Apart" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” 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 Will Tear Us Apart"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "Love Will Tear Us Apart", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Love Will Tear Us Apart" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Love Will Tear Us Apart"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Love Will Tear Us Apart"?
"Love Will Tear Us Apart" was originally performed by Joy Division. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "Love Will Tear Us Apart" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Love Will Tear Us Apart" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Love Will Tear Us Apart" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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