(C)Sum mer comes, win ter fades.
(C)Here we are just the same.
(C)Don’t need pres sure, don’t need change, (C)let’s not give the game a way.
There (C)used to be an emp ty space, a (C)pho to graph with out a face.
But (C)with your pre sence, and your grace (C)ev ’ry thing falls in to place.
Just (F)please don’t say you love me ’cause I might not say it back.
Does n’t (F)mean my heart stops skip ping when you (G)look at me like that.
And (F)there’s no need to wor ry when you (G)see just where we’re at.
Just (F)please don’t say you love me ’cause I might not say it back.
(C)Heav y words are hard to take.
(C)Un der pres sure pre cious things (F)can break.
And (C)how we feel is (Gsus4)hard to fake, so (C)let’s not give the game a way.
And fools rush in.
And I’ve been the fool be fore.
This (G)time I’m gon na slow it down
’cause I think this could be more,
the thing I’m look ing for.
Just (F)please don’t say you love me ’cause I might not say it back.
Does n’t (F)mean my heart stops skip ping when you (G)look at me like that.
And (F)there’s no need to wor ry when you (G)see just where we’re at.
Just (F)please don’t say you love me ’cause I might not say it back.
(F)Please don’t say you love me ’cause I might not say it back.
Does n’t (F)mean my heart stops skip ping when you (G)look at me like that
And (F)there’s no need to wor ry when you (G)see just where we’re at (G)Just (F)please don’t say you love me ’cause I might not say it back.
Just (F)please don’t say you love me ’cause I might not say it back.
Please Don't Say You Love Me — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Please Don't Say You Love Me" by Gabrielle Aplin: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 176 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Please Don't Say You Love Me”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Please Don't Say You Love Me" by Gabrielle Aplin in?
- The backing track is in C at 176 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 "Please Don't Say You Love Me" 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 "Please Don't Say You Love Me"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Please Don't Say You Love Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Please Don't Say You Love Me" 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 "Please Don't Say You Love Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Please Don't Say You Love Me"?
- "Please Don't Say You Love Me" was originally performed by Gabrielle Aplin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Gabrielle Aplin are available?
- Other accompaniments by Gabrielle Aplin: "Home", "Human", "Keep On Walking". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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