Com ing out of my cage and I’ve been do ing just (Gbmaj7)fine.
Got ta, got ta be down be cause I want it all.
It start ed out with a kiss.
How did it end up like (Gbmaj7)this?
It was on ly a kiss.
It was on ly a kiss.
Now I’m fall ing a sleep and she’s call ing a cab while he’s hav ing a smoke and she’s tak ing a drag.
Now they’re go ing to bed and my sto mach is sick.
And it’s all in my head.
But she’s touch ing his (Bbm7)chest now.
He takes off her (Ab)dress now.
Let me (Gb)go.
And I just can’t look, it’s (Absus4)kill ing me.
And (Gb)tak ing con trol.
(Db)Jea lou sy, (Gb)turn ing saints in (Bbm7)to the sea.
(Ab)Swim ing through sick (Db)lul la bies.
(Gb)Chok ing on your (Bbm7)a li bis.
(Absus4)But it’s (Ab)just a (Db)price I pay.
(Gb)Des ti ny is (Bbm7)call ing me.
(Ab)O pen up my (Db)ea ger eyes.
’Cause I’m Mis ter (Ab)Bright side.
I (Db)nev er.
I (Db)nev er.
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I (Db)nev er.
I (Db)nev er.
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Mr. Brightside — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Gb, 148 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 “Mr. Brightside”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers in?
- The backing track is in Gb at 148 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 "Mr. Brightside" 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 "Mr. Brightside"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Mr. Brightside", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Mr. Brightside" 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 "Mr. Brightside"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Mr. Brightside"?
- "Mr. Brightside" was originally performed by The Killers. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by The Killers are available?
- Other accompaniments by The Killers: "All These Things That I've Done", "Just Another Girl", "Shot At The Night". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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