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(G#m)Ah.
(Emaj7)Oh, oh.
We’re a (G#m)thou sand (D#m)miles from com fort.
We have (G#m)trav elled (D#m)land and sea.
But as (G#m)long as (D#m)you are with me,
there’s (Emaj7)no place I’d (C#m7)rath er be.
It’s (G#m)I would (D#m)wait for ev er,
ex (G#m)ult ed (D#m)in the scene.
As (G#m)long as (D#m)I am with you,
(Emaj7)my heart con (C#m7)tin ues to beat.
With ev ’ry step we take, Ky o to to the Bay.
(G#m)Stroll ing so ca sual ly.
We’re dif f’rent and the same, get you a noth er name.
(G#m)Switch up the bat ter ies.
(G#m)If gave me a chance I would (B)take (F#)it.
(G#m)It’s shot in the dark but I’ll (B)make (F#)it.
(G#m)Know with all of your heart you can’t (B)shame (F#)me.
(C#m7)When I am with you there’s (Emaj7)no place I’d rath er be.
N, n, no, no, no.
No place I’d (Gdim7)rath er be.
N, n, no, no, no.
No place I’d rath er (Gdim7)be.
N, n, no, no, no.
No place I’d rath er (F#)be.
We (G#m)staked out (D#m)on a mis sion
to (G#m)find our (D#m)in ner peace.
But as (G#m)Make it (D#m)ev er last ing
so (Emaj7)noth ing’s (C#m7)in com plete.
It’s (G#m)eas y (D#m)be ing with you,
(G#m)sa cred sim (D#m)plic i ty.
(D#m)we’re to geth er
there’s (Emaj7)no place I’d (C#m7)rath er be.
With ev ’ry step we take, Ky o to to the Bay.
(G#m)Stroll ing so ca sual ly.
We’re dif f’rent and the same, get you a noth er name.
(G#m)Switch up the bat ter ies.
(G#m)If gave me a chance I would (B)take (F#)it.
(G#m)It’s shot in the dark but I’ll (B)make (F#)it.
(G#m)Know with all of your heart you can’t (B)shame (F#)me.
(C#m7)When I am with you there’s (Emaj7)no place I’d rath er be.
N, n, no, no, no.
No place I’d (Gdim7)rath er be.
N, n, no, no, no.
No place I’d rath er (Gdim7)be.
N, n, no, no, no.
No place I’d rath er (F#)be.
We (CN.C.)When I am with you there’s no place I’d rath er be.
Be.
Oh,
oh.
(G#m)Be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, (B)be.
(Emaj7)Yeah,
yeah, yeah, (G#m)yeah, (F#)yeah, yeah.
(C#m7)When I am with you there’s (E)no place I’d rath er be.
Rather Be — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key B, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 “Rather Be”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Rather Be" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit in?
- The backing track is in B at 120 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 "Rather Be" 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 "Rather Be"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Rather Be", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Rather Be" 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 "Rather Be"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Rather Be"?
- "Rather Be" was originally performed by Clean Bandit. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Clean Bandit are available?
- Other accompaniments by Clean Bandit: "Extraordinary", "Extraordinary (featuring Sharna Bass)", "Real Love (featuring Jess Glynne)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "Rather Be" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Rather Be by Clean Bandit, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is B; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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