About “Never Tear Us Apart”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Never Tear Us Apart" with this backing?

Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Never Tear Us Apart".

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Never Tear Us Apart" by INXS in?

The backing track is in C at 98 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 "Never 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 "Never Tear Us Apart"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Never 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 "Never 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 "Never 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 "Never Tear Us Apart"?

"Never Tear Us Apart" was originally performed by INXS. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

How do I use "Never Tear Us Apart" as a backing track?

Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.

Can I change the key of "Never Tear Us Apart" to fit my voice?

Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.