Patient Love

by Passenger
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Lyrics

Got a pinch of to (B)bac co in my pock et.

(D#m)I’m not gon na roll it, no, (C#)I’m not gon na smoke it till we’re

star ing at the (B)stars and the rock ets (D#m)twink ling in the sil ver y night.

Two sips of (B)whis key in the flask but (D#m)I’m not gon na drink ’em.

I (C#)swear I’ll make it last till we’re

drink ing out of (B)the same glass a gain.

And though the (D#m)sand may be washed by the (C#)sea

and the old will be lost in the (B)new,

well, (D#m)four will not wait for three

for three nev er wait ed for (B)two.

And (D#m)though you will not wait for (C#)me,

I’ll wait for (D#m)you.

po la roid (B)pic ture wal let.

tear it

spoil it.

It’s an un spok en heart break, a (B)heart brok en hand shake I (D#m)take with me where I go.

Three words on the (B)tip of my tongue, not to be (D#m)spo ken or sung or (C#)whis pered to an y one till

scream ’em at the (B)top of my

And though the (D#m)sand may be washed by the (C#)sea

and the old will be lost in the (B)new,

well, (D#m)four will not wait for three

for three nev er wait ed for (B)two.

And (D#m)though you will not wait for (C#)me,

I’ll wait for (D#m)you.

I’ll wait for (D#m)you.

Oh, (B)oh.

And (F#)oh, oh, oh.

I’ll wait for (D#m)you.

Oh, (B)oh.

And (F#)oh, oh, oh.

I’ll wait for And I’ll wait for (D#m)you.

Oh, oh.

(D#m7)twink ling in the sil v’ry night.

Patient Love — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Patient Love" by Passenger. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of F#, 124 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F#) 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 “Patient Love

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Patient Love" 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 "Patient Love".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Patient Love" by Passenger in?
The backing track is in F# at 124 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 "Patient Love" 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 "Patient Love"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Patient Love", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Patient Love" 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 "Patient Love"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Patient Love"?
"Patient Love" was originally performed by Passenger. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Passenger are available?
Other accompaniments by Passenger: "27", "All The Little Lights", "Beautiful Birds". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Patient Love" 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 "Patient Love" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in F#, 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.

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