Other arrangements of The Writer
Pick a learning view.
You (F#m)wait for a (D)si lence, I (A)wait for a (Esus4)word.
Lie (F#m)next to your (D)frame,
(A)girl un ob (E)served.
You (F#m)change your po (D)si tion, and you’re (A)chang ing (Esus4)me,
(A)cast ing these (Bm)shad ows where (E6)they should n’t (A)be.
(F#m)We’re in ter (D)rup ted by the (A)heat of the (Esus4)sun,
(F#m)try’n’ to pre (D)vent what’s al (A)read y be (E)gun.
You’re just a (D)bod y.
I can (A)smell your (Esus4)skin.
(A)And when I (Bm)feel it, you’re (E)wear ing (A)thin.
But I’ve (Bm)got (A)a (D)plan; (F#m7)Why don’t (E)you be the (F#m)ar tist and (D)make me out of clay?
Why don’t (E)you be the (F#m)wri ter and de (D)cide the words I (A)say?
’Cause I’d (F#m)ra ther pre (Bm)tend I’ll still (E)be there at the (F#m)end.
(E)On ly it’s (A)too hard to (Bm)ask...
won’t you (E)try to help me?
(F#m)Sat on your (D)so fa...
it’s (A)all bro ken (Esus4)springs.
(F#m)This is n’t (D)the place for (A)those vio lin (E)strings.
(F#m)I try out (D)smile and I (A)aim it at (Esus4)you.
(A)You must have (Bm)missed
you (E)al ways (A)do.
(Bm)got (A)a (D)plan; (F#m7)Why don’t (E)you be the (F#m)ar tist and (D)make me out of clay?
Why don’t (E)you be the (F#m)wri ter and de (D)cide the words I (A)say?
’Cause I’d (F#m)ra ther pre (Bm)tend I’ll still (E)be there at the (F#m)end.
(E)On ly it’s (A)too hard to (Bm)ask...
won’t you (E)try to help me?
(F#m)Sat on your (E)try to help me?
You wait, I wait, cast ing shad ows, in ter (A)rup ted.
You wait, I wait, cast ing shad ows, in ter (A)rup ted.
You wait, I wait, cast ing shad ows, in ter (A)rup ted.
You wait, I wait, cast ing shad ows.
Why don’t (E)you be the (F#m)ar tist and (D)make me out of clay?
Why don’t (E)you be the (F#m)wri ter and de (D)cide the words I (A)say?
’Cause I’d (F#m)ra ther pre (Bm)tend I’ll still (E)be there at the (F#m)end.
(E)On ly it’s (A)too hard to (Bm)ask...
won’t you (E)try to help me?
Why don’t (E)you be the (F#m)art ist and (D)make me out of clay?
Why don’t (E)you be the (F#m)wri ter and de (D)cide the words I (A)say?
’Cause I’d (F#m)ra ther pre (Bm)tend I’ll still (E)be there at the (F#m)end.
(E)On ly it’s (A)too hard to (Bm)ask...
won’t you (Esus4)try to help me?
The Writer — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Writer" by Ellie Goulding: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 105 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.
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About “The Writer”
- Can I sing "The Writer" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Writer" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in A, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Writer" by Ellie Goulding in?
- The backing track is in A at 105 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 Writer" 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 Writer"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Writer", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Writer" 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 Writer"?
- 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 Writer"?
- "The Writer" was originally performed by Ellie Goulding. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Ellie Goulding are available?
- Other accompaniments by Ellie Goulding: "Anything Could Happen", "Burn", "Explosions". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Writer" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Writer" by Ellie Goulding. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Writer" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Writer" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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