About “The First Cut Is The Deepest”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "The First Cut Is The Deepest" by Sheryl Crow in?

The backing track is in D at 80 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 First Cut Is The Deepest" 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 First Cut Is The Deepest"?

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

Can I use "The First Cut Is The Deepest" 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 First Cut Is The Deepest"?

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 First Cut Is The Deepest"?

"The First Cut Is The Deepest" was originally performed by Sheryl Crow. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.