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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Pointless Nostalgic" by Jamie Cullum: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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

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.

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