Spirits

by The Strumbellas
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Lyrics

I got (F)guns in my head and they (C)won’t go.

(Am)Spi rits in my head and they (Gsus4)won’t go.

I got (F)guns in my head and they (C)won’t go.

(Am)Spi rits in my head and they (G)won’t…

I’ve been (G)look ing at the stars to night

and I think, (C)oh, how I (G)miss that bright sun.

I’ll be a (G)dream er ’til the day I die.

But they say, (C)oh, how the (G)good die young.

But we’re all strange

and may be we don’t wan na change.

I got (F)guns in my head and they (C)won’t go.

(Am)Spi rits in my head and they (G)won’t go.

I got (F)guns in my head and they (C)won’t go.

(Em)Spi rits in my head and they (Am)won’t go.

But the gun still rat tles, the gun still rat tles, oh.

I got (F)guns in my head and they (C)won’t go.

(Am)Spi rits in my head and they (G)won’t go.

I spent a (G)lot of nights on the run.

And I think, (C)oh, like I’m (G)lost and can’t be found.

I’m just (G)wait ing for my day to come.

And I think, (C)oh, I don’t (G)wan na let you down.

’Cause some thing in side has changed

and may be we don’t wan na stay the (G)same.

I got (F)guns in my head and they (C)won’t go.

(Am)Spi rits in my head and they (G)won’t go.

I got (F)guns in my head and they (C)won’t go.

(Em)Spi rits in my head and they (Am)won’t go.

But the gun still rat tles, the gun still rat tles, oh.

But the gun still rat tles, the gun still rat tles, oh.

And (F)I don’t want a (C)nev er end ing life, I just (G)wan na be a live

while I’m (Am)here.

And (F)I don’t want a (C)nev er end ing life, I just (G)wan na be a live

while I’m (Am)here.

And (F)I don’t want to (C)see an oth er night lost in (G)side a lone ly life

while I’m (Am)here.

I got (F)guns in my head and they (C)won’t go.

(Am)Spi rits in my head and they (C)won’t go.

I got (F)guns in my head and they (C)won’t go.

(Em)Spi rits in my head and they (Am)won’t go.

But the gun still rat tles, the gun still rat tles, oh.

But the gun still rat tles, the gun still rat tles, oh.

Spirits — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Spirits" by The Strumbellas as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 80 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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 “Spirits

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Spirits" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, 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 "Spirits" by The Strumbellas in?
The backing track is in C at 80 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 "Spirits" 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 "Spirits"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Spirits", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Spirits" 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 "Spirits"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Spirits"?
"Spirits" was originally performed by The Strumbellas. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Spirits" 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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