(Gmaj7)Five o’ clock and a fire es cape sym (A)pho ny,
spill ing (Gmaj7)out a cross the road and the square.
And the (Gmaj7)sky’s the same as your own, do you think (A)of me?
Do the (Gmaj7)parks and trees and the leaves reach you there?
Af ter the rain
in the lone
ly hours he haunts me.
Call ing (Bb)out a (C)gain and a gain.
So (G)phi a, So phi (D)a I’m burn (Bm)ing, I’m burn (A)ing.
It’s a fire, a fire I can (Bm)not put out.
So phi (G)a, So phi (D)a, I’m learn (Bm)ing that some (A)things I can’t go with (G)out
and (Bb)one of them is (Csus4)him.
Now I (Gmaj7)walk these streets like a stran ger in my (A)home town.
Learn the (Gmaj7)lan guage, form the words when I speak.
But he (Gmaj7)changed me, I’m his ghost since he came (A)a round.
Now I (Gmaj7)count the hours and the days and the weeks.
Pas sion and si (D)lence.
Ev ’ry word, ev ’ry line.
A mea (G)sure.
It’s the sci (Bb)ence
(C)of the soul.
And his books
they breathe a rea son.
And (Bb)now I (C)wan na know.
So (G)phi a, So phi (D)a I’m burn (Bm)ing, I’m burn (A)ing.
It’s a fire, a fire I can (Bm)not put out.
So phi (G)a, So phi (D)a, I’m learn (Bm)ing that some (A)things I can’t go with (G)out
and (Bb)one of them is him.
And you
with your new born eyes,
have you ev er loved a man
like I love (D)him?
(Dsus4)Do you hurt
but still feel a live
like (Bm)nev er be (A)fore?
Oh, So phi (CN.C.)a.
So phi (D)a.
So (Gsus2)out.
I
can’t
(C)go
with out (D)him.
Sophia — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Sophia" by Nerina Pallot: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key D, 88 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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:
About “Sophia”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Sophia" by Nerina Pallot in?
- The backing track is in D at 88 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 "Sophia" 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 "Sophia"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Sophia", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Sophia" 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 "Sophia"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Sophia"?
- "Sophia" was originally performed by Nerina Pallot. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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