The Weakness In Me

by Joan Armatrading
Loading sheet music
Building your awesome sheet music
1

Other arrangements of The Weakness In Me

Pick a learning view.

Lyrics

I’m not the sort of (G)per son

who falls

in and quick ly out of love,

but to you I gave my af fec (D)tion right from the (C)start.

I have a lov er

who loves me,

how could I break such a (C)heart?

Yet still you get my at ten (D)tion.

Why do you come (Em)here

when you (C)know I’ve got trou bles e nough?

Why do you call (Em)me

when you (C)know I can’t ans wer the phone?

Make me lie

when I don’t want (C)to, and make some one else some kind of an un know ing fool.

You make me stay

when I should (C)not, are you so strong or is all the weak ness in me?

Why do you come (Em)here

and pre (C)tend to be just pass ing by?

But I mean to see (C)you,

and I mean to hold (C)you

(G)tight

(G)ly.

Feel ing guil (G)-

wor ried,

wak ing from tor men ted sleep,

this old love has me bound, but the new love cuts (C)deep.

If I choose now

I’ll lose out,

one of you has to (C)fall.

And I need you,

and you.

(D)tion.

Why do you come (Em)here

when you (C)know I’ve got trou bles e nough?

Why do you call (Em)me

when you (C)know I can’t ans wer the phone?

Make me lie

when I don’t want (C)to, and make some one else some kind of an un know ing fool.

You make me stay

when I should (C)not, are you so strong or is all the weak ness in me?

Why do you come (Em)here

and pre (C)tend to be just pass ing by?

But I mean to see (C)you,

and I mean to hold (C)you

(G)tight

(G)ly.

Feel ing guil (G)-

The Weakness In Me — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "The Weakness In Me" by Joan Armatrading as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 102 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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.

Try other practice modes:

About “The Weakness In Me

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Weakness In Me" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, 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 Weakness In Me" by Joan Armatrading in?
The backing track is in G at 102 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 Weakness In Me" 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 Weakness In Me"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Weakness In Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Weakness In Me" 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 Weakness In Me"?
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 Weakness In Me"?
"The Weakness In Me" was originally performed by Joan Armatrading. 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 G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Weakness In Me" 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.

More songs you might like