Ship To Wreck

by Florence And The Machine
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Lyrics

1.

touch the sleep ing pills, they

mess with my head,

dredg ing the great white sharks

swim ming in the bed.

And here comes a kill er whale

to sing me to sleep,

thrash ing the co vers off,

has me by its teeth.

And oh,

my (Dm7)love, re mind me, what was it that I (F)said?

(C)I can’t help but pull (Dm7)the Earth a round me to make my bed.

And, oh,

my (Dm7)love re mind me, what was it that I (F)did?

Did I (C)drink too much?

Am I los ing touch?

Did I build a ship to (F)wreck.

To wreck,

to (Dm)wreck,

to wreck,

did I (Dm)build this ship to (Am7)wreck?

2.

with long face?

Oh,

do you want more?

Thou sands of red eyed mice

scratch ing at door.

Don’t let the cur tain catch you

’cause you’ve been here be

The chair is an is land, dar ling,

you can’t touch the floor.

And oh,

my (Dm7)love, re mind me, what was it that I (F)said?

(C)I can’t help but pull (Dm7)the Earth a round me to make my bed.

And, oh,

my (Dm7)love re mind me, what was it that I (F)did?

Did I (C)drink too much?

Am I los ing touch?

Did I build a ship to (F)wreck.

To wreck,

to (Dm)wreck,

to wreck,

did I (Dm)build this ship to (Am7)wreck?

(Oo, wah (F)oh)

(Oo, wah (Dm)oh)

(Oo, wah (Am7)oh)

(Oo, wah (F)oh)

(Oo, wah (Dm)oh)

(Oo, wah (Am7)oh)

And good (F)god, un der star dis guise we are (Am)lost.

And (F)in to the breach we got tossed.

And the wa ter’s com ing in fast!

And, oh,

my (Dm7)love, re mind me, what was it that I (F)said?

(C)I can’t help but pull (Dm7)the Earth a round me to make my bed.

And oh,

my (Dm7)love, re mind me, what was it that I (F)did?

Did I (C)drink too much?

Am I los ing touch?

Did I build a ship to (F)wreck.

To wreck,

to (Dm)wreck,

to wreck,

did I (Dm)build this ship to (Am7)wreck?

to wreck,

to (Dm)wreck,

to wreck,

did I (Dm)build this ship to (Am7)wreck?

to wreck,

Ship To Wreck — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Ship To Wreck" by Florence And The Machine 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, 140 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.

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About “Ship To Wreck

Why does the accompaniment for "Ship To Wreck" 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 "Ship To Wreck" by Florence And The Machine in?
The backing track is in C at 140 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 "Ship To Wreck" 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 "Ship To Wreck"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Ship To Wreck", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Ship To Wreck" 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 "Ship To Wreck"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Ship To Wreck"?
"Ship To Wreck" was originally performed by Florence And The Machine. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Florence And The Machine are available?
Other accompaniments by Florence And The Machine: "Big God", "Cosmic Love", "Shake It Out". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Ship To Wreck" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Ship To Wreck by Florence And The Machine, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; 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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