Some say (A)love,
it is a (E)riv er
that (D)drowns
the (E)ten der (A)reed.
Some say love
it is a (E)ra zor
that (D)leaves
your (E)soul to (A)bleed.
Some say (Amaj7)love
it is a (F#m7)hun ger,
an (D)end
less ach ing (E7sus4)need.
I say (A)love,
it is a (E)flow er,
and (D)you
its (E)on ly (A)seed.
It’s the (A)heart
a fraid of (E)break ing
and that (D)nev er
has (E)learns to (A)dance.
It’s the dream
a fraid of (E)wak ing
for that (D)nev er
(E)takes the (A)chance.
It’s the (C#m7)one
who won’t be (F#m7)tak en,
far who (D)can
not seem to (Esus4)give.
And the (A)soul
a fraid of (E)dy ing
in that (D)nev er
(E)learns to (A)live.
When the (A)night
has been too (E)lone ly
and the (D)road er
has (E)been too (A)long,
and you think
that love is (E)on ly
for the (D)luck y
(E)and the (A)strong,
just re (C#m7)mem
ber in the (F#m7)win ter,
far be (D)neath
the bit ter (Esus4)snows,
lies the (A)seed
that with the (E)sun’s love,
in the (D)nev er
(E)learns to (A)live.
When the (D)spring
be (E)comes the (A)rose.
The Rose — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "The Rose" by Westlife. 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 A, 64 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “The Rose”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Rose" by Westlife in?
- The backing track is in A at 64 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 Rose" 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 Rose"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Rose", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Rose" 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 Rose"?
- 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 Rose"?
- "The Rose" was originally performed by Westlife. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Westlife are available?
- Other accompaniments by Westlife: "All Out Of Love", "Flying Without Wings", "I Wanna Grow Old With You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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