Can I sing over "Telephone" 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 "Telephone"?

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

Can I use "Telephone" 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 "Telephone"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "Telephone"?

"Telephone" was originally performed by Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

Lyrics

(F)Hel lo, hel lo ba by, you called; (Ab)I can’t hear a thing.

(Bb)I have got no ser vice in (F)the club, you see, see.

Wha wha what did you say?

Oh, you’re (Ab)break ing up on me.

(Bb)Sor ry, I can not hear you, I’m (F)kind a bu sy.

K kind a bu sy.

K (Ab)kind a bu sy.

(Bb)Sor ry, I can not hear you, I’m (F)kind a bu sy.

Just a se cond, it’s my fav ’rite (Ab)song they’re gon na play; and (Bb)I can not text you with a drink (F)in my hand, eh?

You should a made some plans with me, you (Ab)knew that I was free.

And, (Bb)now you won’t stop call ing me, I’m (F)kind a bu sy.

(F)Stop call ing, stop call ing, (Ab)I don’t wan na think an y more.

(I left my head and my (F)heart on the dance floor.) Stop call ing, stop call ing, (Ab)I don't wan na talk an y more.

(I left my head and my (F)heart on the dance floor.) (F)(Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (Ab)eh eh eh.) Stop te le phon ing (Bb)me.

(Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (F)eh eh eh.) I’m bu sy.

(Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (Ab)eh eh eh.) Stop te le phon ing (Bb)me.

(Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (F)eh eh eh eh.) Can (F)call all you want, but there’s no one home, and you’re (Ab)not gon na reach my te le phone.

I’m (Bb)out in the club, and I’m sip ping that bub, and you’re (F)not gon na reach my te le phone.

Call when you want, but there’s no one home, and you’re (Ab)not gon na reach my te le phone.

I’m (Bb)out in the club, and I’m sip ping that bub, and you’re (F)not gon na reach my te le phone.

Boy, the way you blow ing up my phone won’t (Ab)make me leave no fast er, (Bb)put my coat on fast er, (F)leave my girls no fast er.

I should a left my phone at home, ’cause (Ab)this is (CN.C.)a dis as ter.

(Bb)Call ing like a col lec tor: (F)sor ry I can not an swer.

It’s (Fm)not that I don’t like you; I’m just (Ab)at a par ty, and (Bb)I am sick and ti red of my (Fm)phone r ring ing.

some times I feel like I live in Grand (Ab)Cen tral Sta tion.

To (Bb)night I’m not tak ing no calls, ’cause (Fm)I’ll be danc ing, ’cause I’ll be danc ing, ’cause (Ab)I’ll be danc ing.

To (Bb)night I’m not tak ing no calls, ’cause (F)I’ll be danc ing.

(F)Stop call ing, stop call ing, (Ab)I don’t wan na think an y more.

(I left my head and my (F)heart on the dance floor.) Stop call ing, stop call ing, (Ab)I don't wan na talk an y more.

(I left my head and my (F)heart on the dance floor.) (F)Stop call ing, stop call ing, (Ab)I don’t wan na think an y more.

(I left my head and my (F)heart on the dance floor.) Stop call ing, stop call ing, (Ab)I don't wan na talk an y more.

(I left my head and my (F)heart on the dance floor.) (F)(Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (Ab)eh eh eh.) Stop te le phon ing (Bb)me.

(Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (F)eh eh eh.) I’m bu sy.

(Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (Ab)eh eh eh.) Stop te le phon ing (Bb)me.

(Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (F)eh eh eh eh.) Can (F)call all you want, but there’s no one home, and you’re (Ab)not gon na reach my te le phone.

I’m (Bb)out in the club, and I’m sip ping that bub, and you’re (F)not gon na reach my te le phone.

Call when you want, but there’s no one home, and you’re (Ab)not gon na reach my te le phone.

I’m (Bb)out in the club, and I’m sip ping that bub, and you’re (F)not gon na reach my te le phone.

My te le phone,

my te le phone; I’m (Bb)out in the club, and I’m sip ping that bub, and you’re (F)not gon na reach my te le phone.

My te le phone,

my te le phone; I’m (Bb)out in the club, and I’m sip ping that bub, and you’re (F)not gon na (CN.C.)reach my te le phone.

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Telephone — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Telephone" by Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Db, 122 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 “Telephone”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Telephone" by Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce in?: The backing track is in Db at 122 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 "Telephone" 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 "Telephone"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Telephone", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Telephone" 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 "Telephone"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Telephone"?: "Telephone" was originally performed by Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.