Can I sing over "Six Degrees Of Separation" 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 "Six Degrees Of Separation"?

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

Can I use "Six Degrees Of Separation" 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 "Six Degrees Of Separation"?

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

Who wrote "Six Degrees Of Separation"?

"Six Degrees Of Separation" was originally performed by The Script. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by The Script are available?

Other accompaniments by The Script: "Breakeven", "For The First Time", "I'm Yours". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

You’ve read the books, you’ve watched the shows.

What’s the best way?

(B)No one knows.

Me di tate, get hyp no tized.

An y thing to take it (B)from your mind.

But it won’t

go.

You’re do in’ all these things out of (C#m7)des pe ra tion.

Oh,

oh.

You’re go’n’ through six de grees of se pa ra tion.

You hit the drink, you take a toke.

Watch the past one who’ll go throw an (B)up arm a in round smoke.

You fake a smile, you lie and say your (A)bet ter now than ev er and your (B)life’s O.

when it’s (A)not.

No.

You’re do in’ all these things out of (C#m7)des pe ra tion.

Oh,

oh.

You’re go’n’ through six de grees of se pa ra tion.

(C#m7)First you (A)think the worst is a brok en heart.

What’s (B)gon na kill you is the se cond part.

(A)And the third is when your (E)world splits down (B)the mid dle.

And fourth, you’re gon na think that you fixed your self.

Fifth, you see them out with some one (C#m7)else.

And the sixth is when you ad mit that you (E)may have messed up (B)a lit tle.

Oh no, there ain’t (A)no help, it’s ev ’ry man for him self.

You tell your friends, yeah, stran gers too, an y past one who’ll go throw an (B)up arm a in round you, yeah.

Ta rot cards, you gems and stones, be (A)liev ing all that shit ain’t gon na (B)heal your soul when it’s (A)not.

No.

You’re on ly do in’ things out of (C#m7)des pe ra tion.

Oh,

oh.

You’re go’n’ through six de grees of se pa ra tion.

(C#m7)First you (A)think the worst is a brok en heart.

What’s (B)gon na kill you is the se cond part.

(A)And the third is when your (E)world splits down (B)the mid dle.

And fourth, you’re gon na think that you fixed your self.

Fifth, you see them out with some one (C#m7)else.

And the sixth is when you ad mit that you (E)may have messed up (B)a lit tle.

Oh no, there ain’t (A)no help, it’s ev ’ry man for him self.

(C#m)Oh, no, there’s no start ing o ver

with out find ing clos ure.

You’d take them back, no he si ta tion.

(A)That’s when you know you’ve reached the sixth de gree of se pa ra tion.

(C#m)Oh, no, there’s no start ing o ver

with out find ing clos ure.

You’d take them back, no he si ta tion.

(A)That’s when you know you’ve reached the sixth de gree of se pa ra tion.

(Amaj7)That’s when you know you’ve reached the sixth de gree of se pa ra tion.

Oh, no, there ain’t (A)no help, it’s ev Oh, ’ry man for you him count self.

the six de grees (B)of se pa ra tion.

Oh, no, there ain’t (A)no help, it’s ev Oh, ’ry man for you him count self.

the six de grees (B)of se pa ra tion.

Six Degrees Of Separation — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Six Degrees Of Separation" by The Script: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key E, 144 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:

Bars Sheet Fall Down

About “Six Degrees Of Separation”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Six Degrees Of Separation" by The Script in?: The backing track is in E at 144 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 "Six Degrees Of Separation" 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 "Six Degrees Of Separation"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Six Degrees Of Separation", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Six Degrees Of Separation" 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 "Six Degrees Of Separation"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Six Degrees Of Separation"?: "Six Degrees Of Separation" was originally performed by The Script. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by The Script are available?: Other accompaniments by The Script: "Breakeven", "For The First Time", "I'm Yours". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.