I find (Em)shel ter
in this (C)way,
un felt der (Em)co ver,
hide a (C)way.
Can you want hear (Em)drown
when ev when I (C)say
Please I have (Em)nev er how felt this (C)way?
(C#N.C.)May be I had said some thing that was wrong.
Can I make it (Em)bet ter with the lights turned on?
May be I had said some thing that was wrong.
Can I make it (Em)bet ter with the lights turned on?
Oh,
oh,
oh,
ooh.
Can I (Em)be, ter
was I (C)there?
It felt so (Em)crys tal
in the (C)air.
I still want to (Em)drown
when ev er you (C)leave.
Please teach me (Em)gent ly how to this
(C#N.C.)May be I had said some thing that was wrong.
Can I make it (Em)bet ter with the lights turned on?
May be I had said some thing that was wrong.
Can I make it (Em)bet ter with the lights turned on?
Oh,
oh,
oh,
ooh.
Can I (C)breathe.
And I’ll cross o ceans like nev er be fore
so you can (Am)feel, oh, the way I feel it (Em)too.
And I’ll send im ag es back at (C)you
so you can (Am)see
the way I feel it (Em)too.
May be I had said some thing that was wrong.
Can I make it (Em)bet ter with the lights turned on?
May be I had said some thing that was wrong.
Can I make it (Em)bet ter with the lights turned on?
Oh,
oh,
oh,
ooh.
Oh,
oh,
oh,
ooh.
Oh,
Shelter — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Shelter" by Birdy 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 E, 80 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Shelter”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Shelter" by Birdy in?
- The backing track is in E at 80 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 "Shelter" 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 "Shelter"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Shelter", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Shelter" 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 "Shelter"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Shelter"?
- "Shelter" was originally performed by Birdy. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Birdy are available?
- Other accompaniments by Birdy: "Fire And Rain", "Let Him Go", "Let It All Go". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
More songs you might like
Skinny Love
Birdy
Without A Word
Birdy
Wings
Birdy
Fire And Rain
Birdy
Terrible Love
Birdy
Wings
Birdy
JUST A GAME
Birdy
Wings
Birdy
People Help The People
Birdy
Let Him Go
Birdy
The A Team
Birdy
Light Me Up
Birdy