What key is the piano accompaniment for "Shine" by Years & Years in?

The backing track is in C# at 108 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 "Shine" 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 "Shine"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Shine", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Shine" 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 "Shine"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

"Shine" was originally performed by Years & Years. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Years & Years are available?

Other accompaniments by Years & Years: "Eyes Shut", "If You're Over Me", "King". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

I re mem ber us a lone I wait ing for that light to grow.

Don’t you feel that hun ger?

I’ve got, so ma ny (G#m)se crets to show.

When I saw you on (B)that stage, I shiv er with the look (E)you gave.

Don’t you hear that rhy (E)thm?

Can (B)you show me how (G#m)we can es cape?

(Ooh,

ooh)

I was bit ing my tongue.

I was (G#m)try ing to hide.

(Ooh,

ooh)

I’ll for get what I’ve done.

I’ll (CN.C.)be re de fined.

It’s sha (B)king the (C#m)sky and I’m fol (E)low ing (B)light ning.

(B)I’ll re co ver if you (G#m)keep me a live.

Don’t leave (B)me be (C#m)hind.

Can you see (E)me, I’m (B)shin ing?

(B)And it’s you that I’ve been (G#m)wait ing to find.

I’m hold ing it all (B)to (C#m)night.

I’m fold ing it all (E)to (B)night.

You know that you make (E)it shine.

It’s (B)you that I’ve been (G#m)wait ing to find.

I’m hold ing it all to (B)night.

I’m fold ing it all (E)to night.

You know that you make (E)it shine.

It’s (B)you that I’ve been (G#m)wait ing to find.

Now that we can hear that sound, I know that you can hold me down.

You can pull me un der.

You can raze ev ’ry (G#m)thing to the ground.

Ev ’ry thing I can (B)ar range, and ev ’ry part of me (E)you change.

Just hold me to geth (E)er, tell (B)me you’ll al ways (G#m)want me to stay.

(Ooh,

ooh)

I was bit ing my tongue.

I was (G#m)try ing to hide.

(Ooh,

ooh)

I’ll for get what I’ve done.

I’ll (CN.C.)be re de fined.

It’s sha (B)king the (C#m)sky and I’m fol (E)low ing (B)light ning.

(B)I’ll re co ver if you (G#m)keep me a live.

Don’t leave (B)me be (C#m)hind.

Can you see (E)me, I’m (B)shin ing?

(B)And it’s you that I’ve been (G#m)wait ing to find.

I’m hold ing it all (B)to (C#m)night.

I’m fold ing it all (E)to (B)night.

You know that you make (E)it shine.

It’s (B)you that I’ve been (G#m)wait ing to find.

I’m hold ing it all to (B)night.

I’m fold ing it all (E)to night.

You know that you make (E)it shine.

It’s (B)you that I’ve been (G#m)wait ing to find.

Wan na be the one you steal.

I wan na be the one you shield.

I wan na be the one that your love, that your love can heal.

I wan na be the one you steal.

I wan na be the one you shield.

I wan na be the one that your love, that your love…

(Ooh,

ooh)

(B)It’s you that I’ve been (G#m)wait ing to find.

(Ooh,

ooh)

(B)It’s you that I’ve been (G#m)wait ing to find.

Shine — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Shine" by Years & Years 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 C#, 108 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.

Try other practice modes:

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About “Shine”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Shine" by Years & Years in?: The backing track is in C# at 108 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 "Shine" 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 "Shine"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Shine", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Shine" 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 "Shine"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Shine"?: "Shine" was originally performed by Years & Years. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Years & Years are available?: Other accompaniments by Years & Years: "Eyes Shut", "If You're Over Me", "King". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.