The Fighter

by Gym Class Heroes featuring Ryan Tedder
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Lyrics

Yo!

(G)Just wak ing up in the morn in’ and to be, well, quite hon est with ya, I ain’t real ly sleep well.

You (Em7)ev er feel like your train of thought’s been de railed?

That’s when you press on; Lee nails.

(G)Half the po pu la tion just wait in’ to see me fail.

Yeah, right, you’re bet ter off try in’ to freeze hell.

Ha, some of us do it for the fe males and oth ers do it for the re tail.

I (G)do it for the kids life threw the tow el in on.

(G)Ev ’ry time you fall it’s on ly mak ing your chin strong.

And I’ll be in your cor ner like Mick, ba by, (Cmaj9)till the end.

And when you hear the song from that big la dy.

Un til the re fe ree rings the bell, un til both your eyes start to swell, un til the crowd goes home.

(Cmaj9)What we gon na do ya’ll?

Give ’em hell,

turn their heads.

Gon na live life till we’re dead.

Give me scars,

give me pain.

Then they’ll say (Em)to me, say to me, say (C)to me there goes a fight (G)er.

(Ooh.)

There goes a fight (Em)er.

(Ooh.)

Here comes a fight (G)er.

(Ooh.)

That’s what they’ll say (Em)to me, say to me, say (C)to me.

This one’s a fight (G)- And if I can last thir ty rounds there’s no rea son you should ev er have your head down.

Six foot five, two hun dred and twen ty pounds.

Hail ing from Rock Bot tom, Los er ville, Noth in’ Town.

(G)Text book ver sion of a kid go in’ no where fast.

(G)And now I’m yell ing “Kiss my ass”.

It’s gon na take a cou ple right hooks, a few left jabs, (Cmaj9)for you to re cog nise you real ly ain’t got it bad.

Un til the re fe ree rings the bell, un til both your eyes start to swell, un til the crowd goes home.

(Cmaj9)What we gon na do ya’ll?

Give ’em hell,

turn their heads.

Gon na live life till we’re dead.

Give me scars,

give me pain.

Then they’ll say (Em)to me, say to me, say (C)to me there goes a fight (G)er.

(Ooh.)

There goes a fight (Em)er.

(Ooh.)

Here comes a fight (G)er.

(Ooh.)

That’s what they’ll say (Em)to me, say to me, say (C)to me.

This one’s a fight (C)to me.

This ones’s a fight (CN.C.)er.

What we gon na do?

What we gon na do, y’all?

What we gon na do?

What we gon na do?

What we gon na do y’all?

If you fall pick your self up off the floor.

(Get up!) And when your bones can’t take no more.

(Come on!) Just re mem ber what you’re here for.

Give ’em hell (C)to me.

This one’s a fight (G)er.

Un til the re fe ree rings the bell, un til both your eyes start to swell, till the crowd goes home.

(Cmaj9)What we gon na do kid?

The Fighter — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "The Fighter" by Gym Class Heroes featuring Ryan Tedder in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 Fighter

Why does the accompaniment for "The Fighter" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Fighter" by Gym Class Heroes featuring Ryan Tedder in?
The backing track is in G at 100 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 Fighter" 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 Fighter"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Fighter", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Fighter" 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 Fighter"?
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 Fighter"?
"The Fighter" was originally performed by Gym Class Heroes featuring Ryan Tedder. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Can I use "The Fighter" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for The Fighter by Gym Class Heroes featuring Ryan Tedder, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is G; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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