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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 60 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Nothing Compares 2 U" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Nothing Compares 2 U" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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