Requiem

by Gary Barlow
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(A)Hatch es match es then dis patch es, all (A)in the em bers of my ash es.

(A)Thy will

(Amaj7)was done,

oh (A)wipe that wor ry from your face.

You’ll (A)die when you see my new place but (F#m)do

(B)the time

you’re (F#m)in

(E7)for life.

Oh my (E)friends I hear you sing,

The Lord’s My Shep herd real ly, (F#)what a song to sing.

Why bring me flow ers when you know that I can’t smell a thing?

For the (E)folks I leave be hind,

I’m in heav en, well i (F#)ma gine my sur prise.

I’m real ly flat tered that you came here re mem ber and (Bm)look I made the news a gain.

in (F#)Re qui em,

with (Bm)all my friends.

There (A)is no shame here, I no loss.

The (A)pawn and king both in the same box.

And (A)no one

(Amaj7)fa mous.

(A)Please don’t pa nic, it looks so tra gic, all (A)switch ing seats on the Ti ta nic.

I’m (F#m)sad

(B)to go

hope you en (F#m)joy

(E7)the show.

say,

a of love ly things a (F#)bout me here day.

I’m glad you did n’t let the truth get in the way.

To all my (E)friends

they put a spread on so let’s (F#)all go back to mine.

I love it

we

at ten

There

This dy’n’ (A)ain’t much of a liv ing, (A)no, no.

Will (B)we want what we’re giv en (B)heav en knows.

(B)Oh, (B7)my

in (F#)Re qui em,

with (Bm)all my friends,

with (B)all my friends,

with (B)all my friends,

with (B)all my friends.

Requiem — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Requiem" by Gary Barlow as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in A — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 88 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “Requiem

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Requiem" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key A, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Requiem" by Gary Barlow in?
The backing track is in A 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 "Requiem" 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 "Requiem"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Requiem", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Requiem" 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 "Requiem"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Requiem"?
"Requiem" was originally performed by Gary Barlow. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Gary Barlow are available?
Other accompaniments by Gary Barlow: "6th Avenue", "Dying Inside", "Face To Face". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of A, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Requiem" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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