About “Not In That Way”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Not In That Way" by Sam Smith in?

The backing track is in B at 68 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 "Not In That Way" 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 "Not In That Way"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Not In That Way", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Not In That Way" 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 "Not In That Way"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "Not In That Way"?

"Not In That Way" was originally performed by Sam Smith. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Sam Smith are available?

Other accompaniments by Sam Smith: "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", "How Will I Know", "I'm Not The Only One". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.