Portrait Of My Love

by Matt Monro
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(C)There could nev er (Dm11)be

a (Am)por trait of my (Fm)love,

for (C)no bo (Am)dy could (Dm7)paint

(G7)a

(C)dream.

(C)You will nev er (Dm11)see

a (Am)por trait of my (Fm)love,

for (C)mi ra (Am)cles are (Dm7)nev

(G7)er

(F)seen.

(A)A

ny (A7)one who (Dm)sees

her,

(B)soon

for (B7)gets the (Dm7)Mo

(G7)na

(Dm7)Li

(G7)sa.

(C)It would take I (Dm11)know,

a (Am)Mi chel an ge (Fm)lo,

and (C)he would (Am)need the (Dm)glow of (G7)dawn that (Em)paints the (C69)sky (C6)a (Am)bove,

to (Dm7)try and paint (Em7)a (F6)por trait (G7)of my (C)love.

(C)There could nev er (Dm11)be

a (Am)por trait of my (Fm)love,

for (C)no bo (Am)dy could (Dm7)paint

(G7)a

(C)dream.

(C)You will nev er (Dm11)see

a (Am)por trait of my (Fm)love,

for (C)mi ra (Am)cles are (Dm7)nev

(G7)er

(F)seen.

(A)A

ny (A7)one who (Dm)sees

her,

(B)soon

for (B7)gets the (Dm7)Mo

(G7)na

(Dm7)Li

(G7)sa.

(C)It would take I (Dm11)know,

a (Am)Mi chel an ge (Fm)lo,

and (C)he would (Am)need the (Dm)glow of (G7)dawn that (Em)paints the (C69)sky (C6)a (Am)bove,

to (Dm7)try and paint (Em7)a (F6)por trait (G7)of my (C)love.

(Dm7)love.

Portrait Of My Love — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Portrait Of My Love" by Matt Monro: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 90 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 “Portrait Of My Love

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Portrait Of My Love" by Matt Monro in?
The backing track is in C at 90 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 "Portrait Of My Love" 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 "Portrait Of My Love"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Portrait Of My Love", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Portrait Of My Love" 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 "Portrait Of My Love"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Portrait Of My Love"?
"Portrait Of My Love" was originally performed by Matt Monro. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Matt Monro are available?
Other accompaniments by Matt Monro: "From Russia With Love". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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