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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "The Very Thought Of You" by Ray Noble as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Db — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Very Thought Of You" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Db, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Db, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Very Thought Of You" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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