Pointless Nostalgic

by Jamie Cullum
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Lyrics

A ny thing a bout (Gsus2)love to day lost in the sun light, (C)walk ing down me mo ry lane.

A ny thing a bout (Gsus2)you to day (Bbsus2)peo ple from the past that I (C)knew were slow ly slip ping a way.

Seems so (Esus4)long a go since (Bm)we were care (Esus4)free,

(Bbsus2)pho to graphs lost in (Asus2)time are all I see.

A (Bbsus2)point less nos (C)tal gic, that’s me.

That’s (Esus4)me.

Thoughts run nin’ round my (Gmaj7no3)head to day, the (Bbsus2)times from the past bob bing (C)up.

Where they’re from I don’t (F)know.

Rem i nis cing my (Gmaj7no3)cares a way, (Bbsus2)wish ing I could go back and (C)change the points that were low.

’Til I (Esus4)re a lise that (Bm)life’s meant to be.

(Bbsus2)Pho to graphs lost in (Asus2)time are all I see.

A (Bbsus2)point less nos (C)tal gic

that’s (Dsus4)me.

That’s (Esus4)me.

Rem i nis cing my (Gsus2)cares a way, (Bbsus2)wish ing I could go back and (C)change the points that were low.

’Til I (Esus4)re a lise, that (Bm)life’s meant to be.

(Bbsus2)Pho to graphs lost in (Asus2)time are all I see.

A (Bbsus2)point less nos (C)tal gic,

that’s (Esus4)me.

That’s (Esus4)me.

It’s (Esus4)all I’ll (Esus4)ev er be.

It’s (Esus4)all I’ll (Esus4)ev er be.

’Cause (Esus4)that’s me.

It’s (Esus4)all I’ll (Esus4)ev er be.

’Cause that’s (Esus4)me.

Pointless Nostalgic — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

Free karaoke for "Pointless Nostalgic" by Jamie Cullum: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 74 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.

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About “Pointless Nostalgic”

Can I sing "Pointless Nostalgic" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Pointless Nostalgic" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Pointless Nostalgic" by Jamie Cullum in?
The backing track is in C at 74 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 "Pointless Nostalgic" 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 "Pointless Nostalgic"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Pointless Nostalgic", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Pointless Nostalgic" 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 "Pointless Nostalgic"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Pointless Nostalgic"?
"Pointless Nostalgic" was originally performed by Jamie Cullum. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Jamie Cullum are available?
Other accompaniments by Jamie Cullum: "But For Now", "These Are The Days", "These Are The Days". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Pointless Nostalgic" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Pointless Nostalgic" by Jamie Cullum. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Pointless Nostalgic" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Pointless Nostalgic" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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