Can I sing over "(Something Inside) So Strong" 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 Inside) So Strong"?

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

Can I use "(Something Inside) So Strong" 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 Inside) So Strong"?

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 Inside) So Strong"?

"(Something Inside) So Strong" was originally performed by Labi Siffre. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

Lyrics

The high er you build your bar ri ers

the tall er I be come.

The fur ther you take my rights a way

the fast er come I will run.

You can de ny (Bbmaj7)me, time, you can de cide (Am)that’s (Dm)to mine, turn (Am)your (Bm7)face (Am)a (G)way.

shine so bright ly it will blind No mat ter ’cos there’s some thin’ in side (G)so (F)strong.

I (Dm7)know that I can make it, though you’re do ing me (Fmaj7)wrong, so wrong.

You thought that my pride (G)was (F)gone, oh no.

There’s some thin’ in (Fmaj7)side so strong.

Oh,

some thin’ in (Fmaj7)side so strong.

The more you re fuse to hear my voice

the loud er I will sing.

You hide be hind walls of Je ro cho,

your lies will come tum bl ing

De ny my place (Bbmaj7)in time, you squan der wealth (Am)that’s (Dm)to mine, turn (Am)my (Bm7)light (Am)will (G)way.

shine so bright ly it will blind you.

mat ter ’Cos there’s some thin’ in side (G)so (F)strong.

I (Dm7)know that I can make it, though you’re do ing me (Fmaj7)wrong, so wrong.

You thought that my pride (G)was (F)gone, oh no.

There’s some thin’ in (Fmaj7)side so strong.

Oh,

some thin’ in (Fmaj7)side so strong.

Bro thers and sis ters

when they in sist we’re just not (C)good e nough,

mm,

when we know bet ter, just look ’em in the eyes and say “We’re gon na do it a ny way, we’re gon na do it (G7)a ny way”.

There’s some thin’ in side (G)so (F)strong.

(C)and I (Dm7)know that I can make it, though you’re do ing me (Fmaj7)wrong, so (C)wrong.

you thought that my pride (G)was (F)gone, oh no.

There’s some thing in (Fmaj7)side so strong.

Oh,

some thing’ in (Fmaj7)side so strong.

we’re gon ga do it (Fmaj7)a ny way, we’re gon na do it a ny way”.

Be cause there’s some thin’ in side (Ab)so (Gb)strong.

I (Ebm7)know that I can make it, though you’re do ing me (Gbmaj7)wrong, so wrong.

You thought that my pride (Ab)was (Gb)gone, oh no.

There’s some thin’ in (Gbmaj7)side (Ab7)so strong some thin’ in side (Ab)so (Gb)strong.

I (Ebm7)know that I can make it, though you’re do ing me (Gbmaj7)wrong, so wrong.

You thought that my pride (Ab)was (Gb)gone, oh no.

There’s some thin’ in (Gbmaj7)side (Ab7)so strong There’s some thin’ in (Gbmaj7)side so strong.

Oh,

some thin’ in (Gbmaj7)side so strong.

Oh,

some thin’ in (Gbmaj7)side so strong.

Oh,

some thin’ in (Gbmaj7)side (Ab7)so strong.

(Something Inside) So Strong — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "(Something Inside) So Strong" by Labi Siffre: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 120 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 “(Something Inside) So Strong”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "(Something Inside) So Strong" by Labi Siffre in?: The backing track is in C at 120 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 Inside) So Strong" 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 Inside) So Strong"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "(Something Inside) So Strong", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "(Something Inside) So Strong" 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 Inside) So Strong"?: 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 Inside) So Strong"?: "(Something Inside) So Strong" was originally performed by Labi Siffre. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.