All this talk of get ting old,
it’s get ting me down, my love.
Like a (Am9)cat in a (Em)bag
wait ing to drown,
this (G)time I’m com ing down.
And I hope you’re think ing of me
as you lay down on your side.
Now the (Am9)drugs don’t work, they just make you worse but I (G)know I’ll see your face a gain.
Now the drugs don’t work, they just make you worse but I (G)know I’ll see your face a gain.
But I know I’m on a los ing streak
as I get pass down my old street.
Like And if (Esus4)you want a (Em)show then just let to me (F)know and I’ll this (G)sing in your ear a gain.
Now the drugs don’t work, they just make you worse but I (G)know I’ll see your face a gain.
’Cause ba by, (F)ooh,
if hea ven calls
I’m com ing too.
Just like you say
you’ll leave my life,
I’m bet ter off dead.
All this talk of get ting old, ing streak
it’s I get ting me down my love.
Like a if (Esus4)cat in a (Em)bag
wait ing to drown, I’ll this (G)time I’m your com ing down.
Now the drugs don’t work, they just make you worse but I (G)know I’ll see your face a gain.
’Cause ba by, (F)ooh,
if hea ven calls
I’m com ing too.
Just like you say
you’ll leave my life,
I’m bet ter off dead.
All this talk
But if you want a (Em)show then just let me (F)know and I’ll (G)sing in your ear a gain.
Now the drugs don’t work, they just make you worse but I (G)know I’ll see your face a gain.
Yeah, I know (Csus2)I’ll see your face a gain.
Yeah, I know (Csus2)I’ll see your face a gain.
Yeah, I know (Csus2)I’ll see your face
The Drugs Don't Work — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "The Drugs Don't Work" by The Verve. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 77 BPM.
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 “The Drugs Don't Work”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Drugs Don't Work" by The Verve in?
- The backing track is in C at 77 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 "The Drugs Don't Work" 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 "The Drugs Don't Work"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Drugs Don't Work", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Drugs Don't Work" 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 "The Drugs Don't Work"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Drugs Don't Work"?
- "The Drugs Don't Work" was originally performed by The Verve. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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