Something From Nothing

by Foo Fighters
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Lyrics

Give me the flam ma ble life.

I’m cold as a match

read y to strike.

So (Cmaj7)here

(Em)I

(A9)go…

Here lies a cit y on fi (D#aug)re.

Sing ing a long

the ar son ist choir.

Now (Cmaj7)here

(Em)I go…

It start ed with a spark

and burned in to the dark.

Now (Cmaj7)here

(Em)I

(A9)go…

There is ri ver I found

in to the wild,

un der the ground.

So

A but ton on string…

I heard ev ’ry thing.

(Cmaj7)here

(Em)I

(A9)go…

(Cmaj7)here

(Em)I go…

yeah.

Oh, sweet ig ni tion be my fuse.

You have no choice you have to choose.

Bid fare well to yes ter day.

Say good bye I’m on my way.

But in the end we all

come from what’s come be fore.

So (Cmaj7)here

(Em)I go...

yeah.

Oh, sweet ig ni tion be my fuse.

You have no choice you have to choose.

Bid fare well to yes ter day.

Say good bye I’m on my way.

But in the end we all

come from what’s come be fore.

So (Cmaj7)here

(Em)I go...

yeah.

Say good bye I’m on my way.

I threw it all a way be cause I had to be what nev er was.

Been so hun gry I could lie.

You took my word, I took your wine and held you in my blood y hands, these rat tled bones and rub ber bands.

Washed them in the mud dy wat er look ing for a dime and fell on a quar ter.

But you can’t make me change my name.

You’ll nev er make me change my name.

Pay no mind, now ain’t that some thing.

Fuck it all!

I came from noth ing.

I’m some thing

from noth ing.

You are my fuse.

I’m some thing

from noth ing.

You are my fuse.

(F)It goes (Em)oh, oh, oh,

it goes (C)oh, oh, (Bb)oh.

(Em)Oh,

it goes

No, you can’t make me change my name.

You’ll nev er make me change my name.

Pay no mind, now ain’t that some thing.

Fuck it all!

I came from noth ing.

I’m some thing

from noth ing.

I’m some thing

from noth ing.

Something From Nothing — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Something From Nothing" by Foo Fighters as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 94 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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.

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About “Something From Nothing

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Something From Nothing" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Something From Nothing" by Foo Fighters in?
The backing track is in E at 94 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 "Something From Nothing" 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 "Something From Nothing"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Something From Nothing", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Something From Nothing" 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 "Something From Nothing"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Something From Nothing"?
"Something From Nothing" was originally performed by Foo Fighters. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Foo Fighters are available?
Other accompaniments by Foo Fighters: "The Pretender". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Something From Nothing" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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