Other arrangements of The Wrong Direction
Pick a learning view.
When I was a (Bb)kid the things I did were hid den (F)un der the grid.
Young and na (C)ïve I nev er be lieved that love could (Dm)be so well hid.
With re (Bb)gret I’m will ing to bet and say the (F)old er you get it gets hard er to for give and hard er (Dm)to for get.
It (Bb)gets un der your shirt like a (F)dag ger at work.
The first cut is the deep est but the (Dm)rest will flip pin’ hurt.
You (Bb)build your heart of plas tic.
You’re (F)cy ni cal and sar cas tic and (C)end up in the cor ner on your own.
’Cause I (Bb)love to feel loved but I can’t (F)stand the re ject ion.
I (C)hide be hind my jokes as a (Dm)form of pro tec tion.
I (Bb)thought I was close, but un der (F)fur ther in spec tion it (C)seems I’ve been run ning in the (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
Oh, no!
So what’s the (Bb)point in get tin’ your hopes up when (F)all you’re ev er get ting is choked up?
When you’re (C)coked up and can’t re mem ber the (Dm)rea son why you broke up, you (Bb)call her in the morn ing when you’re (F)com ing down and fall ing like an (C)old man on the side of the road.
’Cause when you’re a part you don’t wan na min gle, when you’re to geth er you wan na be sin gle.
Ev er to taste kiss of bliss that (Dm)made your heart tin gle.
How much (Bb)green er the grass is with those (F)rose tint ed glass es.
But the (C)but ter flies they flut ter by and leave us on our ars es.
(Bb)love to feel loved but I can’t (F)stand the re ject ion.
I (C)hide be hind my jokes as a (Dm)form of pro tec tion.
I (Bb)thought I was close, but un der (F)fur ther in spec tion it (C)seems I’ve been run ning in the (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
Oh, no!
(Dm)wrong di rec tion.
There’s fish in the sea for me to (F)make a se lec tion, I’d (C)jump in if it was n’t for my (Dm)ear in fec tion.
’Cause (Bb)all I wan na do is try to (F)make a con nec tion.
It (C)seems I’ve been run ning in the (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
Oh, (Bb)oh!
Oh, oh, I’d (Bb)love to feel loved but I can’t (F)stand the re ject ion.
I (C)hide be hind my jokes as a (Dm)form of pro tec tion.
I (Bb)thought I was close but un der (F)fur ther in spec tion it (C)seems I’ve been run ning in the (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
I’d (Bb)love to feel loved but I can’t (F)stand the re ject ion.
I (C)hide be hind my jokes as a (Dm)form of pro tec tion.
I (Bb)thought I was close but un der (F)fur ther in spec tion it (C)seems I’ve been run ning in the (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
I’d (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
Oh.
(C)Seems like I’m run ning in the (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
Oh.
(C)Seems like I’m run ning in the (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
Oh.
Well, it seems I’ve been run ning in the (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
Oh, (Bb)no.
(C)Seems I’ve been run ning in the (Dm)wrong di rec tion.
Oh.
The Wrong Direction — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "The Wrong Direction" by Passenger 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 Bb, 128 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 Wrong Direction”
- Why does the accompaniment for "The Wrong Direction" 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 Wrong Direction" by Passenger in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 128 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 Wrong Direction" 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 Wrong Direction"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Wrong Direction", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Wrong Direction" 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 Wrong Direction"?
- 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 Wrong Direction"?
- "The Wrong Direction" was originally performed by Passenger. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Passenger are available?
- Other accompaniments by Passenger: "27", "All The Little Lights", "Beautiful Birds". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "The Wrong Direction" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for The Wrong Direction by Passenger, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Bb; 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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