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I (Fm)don’t need your (Bb13)pho to graph,
to keep by (Eb7)my (Abmaj7)bed;
your pic ture is (Bbm7)al ways in (Eb7)my (Ab)head.
I (Fm)don’t need your (Bb13)por trait, dear,
to call you (Edim)to (Fm)mind,
for sleep ing (Abm6)or (Abmaj7)wak ing, (Bb7)dear, I (Bbm7)find;
the ver y (Ab)thought of you,
and I for (Ab6)get to do,
the lit tle (Ab)or di na ry things that ev ’ry one (Bb7)ought to do.
I’m (Db)liv ing (Eb7)in a kind of (Fm)day dream, I’m (Fm7)hap py as a (Gaug7)king,
(G7)and (Cm)fool ish (Abm)tho’ it (Bb7)may seem, to (Bbm7)me
that’s ev’ ry (Eb7)thing.
The mere i (Ab)dea of you,
the long ing (Ab6)here for you,
you’ll nev er (Ab)know how slow the mo ments go ’till I’m (Bb7)near to you,
I (Db)see your (Eb7)face in ev’ ry (Fm)flow er; your eyes in stars a (Ddim)bove,
it’s just the (Eb7)thought of you, the ver y (Bbm7)thought of (Eb7)you, my (Fm)love.
The ver y (Ab)thought of you,
and I for (Ab6)get to do,
the lit tle (Ab)or di na ry things that ev ’ry one (Bb7)ought to do.
I’m (Db)liv ing (Eb7)in a kind of (Fm)day dream, I’m (Fm7)hap py as a (Gaug7)king,
(G7)and (Cm)fool ish (Abm)tho’ it (Bb7)may seem, to (Bbm7)me
that’s ev’ ry (Eb7)thing.
The mere i (Ab)dea of you,
the long ing (Ab6)here for you,
you’ll nev er (Ab)know how slow the mo ments go ’till I’m (Bb7)near to you,
I (Db)see your (Eb7)face in ev’ ry (Fm)flow er; your eyes in stars a (Ddim)bove,
it’s just the (Eb7)thought of you, the ver y (Bbm7)thought of (Eb7)you, my (Fm)love.
The ver y (Ab)love.
The Very Thought Of You — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "The Very Thought Of You" by Ray Noble 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 Db, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 Very Thought Of You”
- Why does the accompaniment for "The Very Thought Of You" 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 Very Thought Of You" by Ray Noble in?
- The backing track is in Db at 120 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 Very Thought Of You" 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 Very Thought Of You"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Very Thought Of You", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Very Thought Of You" 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 Very Thought Of You"?
- 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 Very Thought Of You"?
- "The Very Thought Of You" was originally performed by Ray Noble. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Can I use "The Very Thought Of You" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for The Very Thought Of You by Ray Noble, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Db; 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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