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Do you think of her
when you’re with me?
Re peat the mem o ries you made to geth er?
Who’s (C)face do you see?
Do you wish I was
a bit more like her?
Am I too loud?
I play the clown to cov er up all these doubts.
(C)Per fect her.
She’s flaw less.
(D)She’s the oth (G)er wom an (C)shin ing in her splen dour.
(D)You were lost.
Now she’s (G)gone
and I’m pick in’ up the piec es.
I watch you cry but you don’t see that I’m the (C)one by your side.
’Cause she’s gone.
In her shad ow is it me you (D)see?
’Cause all that’s left is you and I.
And I’m pick in’ up the piec es she left be hind.
I found a pho to graph
be hind the T.
V.
You looked so hap py are miss ing the way (C)it used to be?
And have changed this room a round more of ten late ly.
It’s clear that me and these four walls still know as hers and yours.
(C)Per fect her.
She’s flaw less.
(D)She’s the oth (G)er wom an (C)shin ing in her splen dour.
(D)You were lost.
Now she’s (G)gone
and I’m pick in’ up the piec es.
I watch you cry but you don’t see that I’m the (C)one by your side.
’Cause she’s gone.
In her shad ow is it me you (D)see?
’Cause all that’s left is you and I.
And I’m pick in’ up the piec es she left be hind.
I found a pho (D)Are we li ars in de ni (Csus2)al?
Are we smoke with out the fire?
(D)Tell me please, is this worth it?
I de seve it.
’Cause she’s (C)- in’ up the piec es she left be hind.
Picking Up The Pieces — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Picking Up The Pieces" by Paloma Faith. 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 G, 68 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “Picking Up The Pieces”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Picking Up The Pieces" 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 "Picking Up The Pieces".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Picking Up The Pieces" by Paloma Faith in?
- The backing track is in G 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 "Picking Up The Pieces" 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 "Picking Up The Pieces"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Picking Up The Pieces", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Picking Up The Pieces" 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 "Picking Up The Pieces"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Picking Up The Pieces"?
- "Picking Up The Pieces" was originally performed by Paloma Faith. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Paloma Faith are available?
- Other accompaniments by Paloma Faith: "Crybaby", "Just Be", "Just Be". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Picking Up The Pieces" 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 "Picking Up The Pieces" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in G, 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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