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(Dm)I re mem ber way back, way back when
and it would (Dm)I said I’d nev er wan na see your face a gain.
’Cause you were lov ing, yes, you were lov ing some bod y else.
And I knew, oh, yes I knew I could n’t con trol my self.
And (Dm)now they bring you back in to my life a gain.
And so I put on a face just like your friends.
But I think you know, oh, yes you know what’s go ing on.
’Cause the feel ings in me oh, yes in me are burn ing (G)strong.
But I will (Gm7)nev er be your step ping stone.
Take it (C)all or me a lone.
I will nev er be your step ping stone.
I’m stand ing (C)up right on my own.
You (Dm)used to call me up from time to time
and it would (Dm)be so hard for me not to cross the line.
The words of love lay on my lips just like a curse.
they’d on ly make it worse.
you have the move to play a long.
Just the maes tro beats in song.
You get your kicks, you get your kicks from play me.
And less you give the more I want so fool ish (G)ly.
(Gm7)nev er be your step ping stone.
Take it (C)all or me a lone.
I will nev er be your step ping stone.
I’m stand ing (C)up right on my own.
You (C)up right on my own.
Oh.
Oh.
No, I will nev er be your step ping stone.
Take it all
or leave me a lone.
I will nev er be your step ping stone.
I’m stand ing (C)up right on my own.
Nev er be your step ping stone.
Take it all
or leave me a lone.
I will nev er be your step ping stone.
I’m stand ing (C)up right on my own.
Nev
Stepping Stone — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Stepping Stone" by Duffy as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 96 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Stepping Stone”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Stepping Stone" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, 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 "Stepping Stone" by Duffy in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 96 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 "Stepping Stone" 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 "Stepping Stone"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Stepping Stone", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Stepping Stone" 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 "Stepping Stone"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Stepping Stone"?
- "Stepping Stone" was originally performed by Duffy. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Duffy are available?
- Other accompaniments by Duffy: "Mercy", "Warwick Avenue". 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 Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Stepping Stone" 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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