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It’s been se ven hours and (C)fif teen days
since U took your love a way.
I go out ev ’ry night and (C)sleep all day
since U took your love a way.
Since U been gone I can do what ev er I want.
I can see whom ev er I choose.
I can eat my din ner in a fan cy (C)res tau rant
but (Dm7)no thing, I said no thing, can take a way (A7)these blues.
’Cause (Eb)no thing com (Bb)pares,
no thing com (Bb)pares 2 U.
It’s been so lone ly with (C)out U here.
Like a bird with out a song.
Ah.
No thing can stop these lone ly (C)tears from fall ing.
Tell me, (Dm7)ba by,
where did I go (Bb)wrong?
I could put my arms a round ev ’ry (C)boy I see,
but they’d on ly re mind me of U.
(Ah.)
I went to the doc tor and guess what he (C)told me, guess what he told me.
He said (Dm7)“Girl you bet ter try to have fun, don’t mat ter (A7)what U do.”
But he’s a fool.
’Cause (Eb)no thing com (Bb)pares,
no thing com (C)pares 2 U.
Ah.
(F)All the flowers that U plan ted, ma ma,
in the back yard,
all died when U went a way.
Ah.
I know that liv ing with U ba by was (C)some times hard,
but I’m wil ling to give it an oth er try.
(Eb)no thing com (Bb)pares,
no thing com (C)pares 2 U.
No thing com (Bb)pares,
no thing com (C)pares 2 U.
No thing com (Bb)pares,
no thing com (C)pares 2 U.
Nothing Compares 2 U — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor: 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 Bb, 60 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Nothing Compares 2 U”
- Can I sing "Nothing Compares 2 U" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Nothing Compares 2 U" 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 Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 60 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 "Nothing Compares 2 U" 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 "Nothing Compares 2 U"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Nothing Compares 2 U", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Nothing Compares 2 U" 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 "Nothing Compares 2 U"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Nothing Compares 2 U"?
- "Nothing Compares 2 U" was originally performed by Sinead O'Connor. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Nothing Compares 2 U" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor. 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 — 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 "Nothing Compares 2 U" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Nothing Compares 2 U" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — 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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