It’s a mys te ry to me
the game com men ces
for the us u al fee
plus this ex pen ses con fid ent ial in for ma tion
it’s in an a dia ry
this is my in ves ti ga tion
not a pub lic en quir to y.
I go checking out the re ports
dig ging up the dirt
you get to meet all sorts
in this line of work Treach fid er y in trea ma son
there’s always an excuse for it
and when I find the ti reas on
I a still can’t get used to it.
And what have you got at the end of the day?
And what have you got
to take a (D)way?
A bot tle of whis key
and a new set of lies,
blinds on the win dow and a (B)pain be hind the eyes.
Scarred for life,
no com pen sa tion.
Pri vate in (B7)ves ti ga tions.
Private Investigations — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Private Investigations" by Dire Straits: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key G, 88 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Private Investigations”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Private Investigations" by Dire Straits in?
- The backing track is in G at 88 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 "Private Investigations" 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 "Private Investigations"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Private Investigations", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Private Investigations" 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 "Private Investigations"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Private Investigations"?
- "Private Investigations" was originally performed by Dire Straits. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Dire Straits are available?
- Other accompaniments by Dire Straits: "Brothers in Arms", "Walk Of Life". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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