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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 (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Picking Up The Pieces" by Paloma Faith in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key 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”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Picking Up The Pieces" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- 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.
- Can I use "Picking Up The Pieces" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Picking Up The Pieces by Paloma Faith, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is G; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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