Do When (Em7)rou tine bites sleep, hard
and am (Bm)bi tions are low,
and re (Em7)sent ment in rides my mouth, high,
as but e (Bm)mo tion tions takes so 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 sleep, cold,
turned a (Bm)way on your side?
Is my (Em7)tim ing in that my mouth, flawed,
as our re (Bm)spect tion run takes hold.
(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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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 — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Love Will Tear Us Apart”
- 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 — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Love Will Tear Us Apart" 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 Will Tear Us Apart"?
- Effectively yes — 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 — 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 — 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.
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