Somebody To Die For

by Hurts
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Lyrics

I could (G#m)drag you from the o cean, I could (E)pull you from the fire.

And when you’re (B)stand ing in the shad ows I could (F#)o pen up the sky.

And I could (G#m)give you my de vo tion un (E)til the end of time and you will (B)nev er be for got ten with (F#)me by your side.

And I don’t (G#m)need

this (E)life.

I just need...

I’ve got (G#m)noth ing left to live for, Got no (E)rea son yet to die.

But I’m

gal lows I’ll be (F#)star ing at Be cause no (G#m)mat ter where they take me, in (E)death I will sur vive, I

(F#)you my ’Cause (G#m)need

this (E)life.

I just need...

I’ve got

some bod y to die

for.

(Ah oh ooh.

Ah oh ooh.)

Some bod y to cry

for

when I’m lone ly.

When I’m

And I don’t (G#m)need

this (B)life

I just (B)need

some bod y to die

for.

(Ah oh ooh.

Ah oh ooh.)

Some bod y to cry

for

when I’m lone ly.

for.

(Ah oh ooh.

Ah oh ooh.)

Some bod y to cry

for

when I’m lone ly.

(G#m)Don’t go gen tle (E)in to that good (B)night, rage on a (F#)gainst the dy ing (CN.C.)light.

Somebody To Die For — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

Free karaoke for "Somebody To Die For" by Hurts: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of B, 92 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 “Somebody To Die For”

Can I sing "Somebody To Die For" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Somebody To Die For" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in B, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Somebody To Die For" by Hurts in?
The backing track is in B at 92 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 "Somebody To Die For" 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 "Somebody To Die For"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Somebody To Die For", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Somebody To Die For" 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 "Somebody To Die For"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Somebody To Die For"?
"Somebody To Die For" was originally performed by Hurts. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "Somebody To Die For" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Somebody To Die For" by Hurts. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Somebody To Die For" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Somebody To Die For" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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