That Ole Devil Called Love

by Billie Holiday
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(Fm7)Some one’s whis p’rin’ in my (Ebaug)ear,

(Eb)I say (Fm7)no no go a way but (Eb)he don’t hear,

he fol lows (G7)me a round, (Ab)builds me up, (Cm7)tears me down, I (Cm7)try my best to (F9)shake him but (Fm7)he just hangs a round.

It’s that

(Fm7)old

(C7)dev il called (Fm7)love a (Bb7)gain,

(Bb7aug)gets be (Ebmaj7)hind me and keeps (D7aug)giv ing me (Ab7)that (Gm7)shove a (C9)gain,

put ting (Cm7)rain in my (F9)eyes,

(B9)tears in my (Bb9)dreams, and (Eb)rocks

(F#dim)in my (Fm7)heart.

(Bb7)It’s that (Fm7)sly

(C7)son of a (Fm7)gun a (Bb7)gain,

(Bb7aug)he keeps (Ebmaj7)tell ing me that (D7aug)I’m the luck (Ab7)y (Gm7)one a gain,

but I (Cm7)still hear the (F9)rain,

(B9)still have those (Bb9)tears and those (Eb)rocks in my heart.

Sup pose I (Bb9)did n’t stay, (Gm7)ran a way, (Caug)would n’t play, that (Fm7)dev il what a (Fm7)po tion (E7)he would (Eb)brew.

He’d fol low (G7)me a round, (Ab)build me up, (Gm)tear me down, till (Cm7)I’d be so be (F7)wil dered, I (Fm7)would n’t know what to (E)do.

Might as (Fm7)well

(C7)give up the (Fm7)fight a (Bb7)gain,

(Bb7aug)I know (Ebmaj7)darn well he’ll con (D7aug)vince me that (Ab7)he’s (Gm7)right a (C9)gain,

when he (Cm7)sings that si ren (F9)song I just (B9)got ta tag a (B9)long (CN.C.)with that (Fm7)ole

(Fm7)dev il (E7)called (A7)love.

(C7)It’s that (Fm7)old

(C7)dev il called (Fm7)love a (Bb7)gain,

(Bb7aug)gets be (Ebmaj7)hind me and keeps (D7aug)giv ing me (Ab7)that (Gm7)shove a (C9)gain,

put ting (Cm7)rain in my (F9)eyes,

(B9)tears in my (Bb9)dreams, and (Eb)rocks

(F#dim)in my (Fm7)heart.

(Bb7)It’s that (Fm7)sly

(C7)son of a (Fm7)gun a (Bb7)gain,

(Bb7aug)he keeps (Ebmaj7)tell ing me that (D7aug)I’m the luck (Ab7)y (Gm7)one a gain,

but I (Cm7)still hear the (F9)rain,

(B9)still have those (Bb9)tears and those (Eb)rocks in my heart.

Sup pose I (Bb9)did n’t stay, (Gm7)ran a way, (Caug)would n’t play, that (Fm7)dev il what a (Fm7)po tion (E7)he would (Eb)brew.

He’d fol low (G7)me a round, (Ab)build me up, (Gm)tear me down, till (Cm7)I’d be so be (F7)wil dered, I (Fm7)would n’t know what to (E)do.

Might as (Fm7)well

(C7)give up the (Fm7)fight a (Bb7)gain,

(Bb7aug)I know (Ebmaj7)darn well he’ll con (D7aug)vince me that (Ab7)he’s (Gm7)right a (C9)gain,

when he (Cm7)sings that si ren (F9)song I just (B9)got ta tag a (B9)long (CN.C.)with that (Fm7)ole

(Fm7)dev il (E7)called (A7)love.

(C7)It’s that (G7)love.

That Ole Devil Called Love — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "That Ole Devil Called Love" by Billie Holiday as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 90 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “That Ole Devil Called Love

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "That Ole Devil Called Love" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, 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 "That Ole Devil Called Love" by Billie Holiday in?
The backing track is in Ab at 90 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 "That Ole Devil Called Love" 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 "That Ole Devil Called Love"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "That Ole Devil Called Love", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "That Ole Devil Called Love" 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 "That Ole Devil Called Love"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "That Ole Devil Called Love"?
"That Ole Devil Called Love" was originally performed by Billie Holiday. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Billie Holiday are available?
Other accompaniments by Billie Holiday: "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)", "Easy Living". 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 Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "That Ole Devil Called Love" 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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