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.

Lyrics

When I was a (Bb)kid the things I did were hid den (F)un der the grid.

get ting is Young choked up?

and When na you’re (C)ïve I nev er be lieved that love could (Dm)be so well hid.

broke up, With re (Bb)gret I’m will ing to bet and say the (F)old er you get fall it gets hard (C)old er to for give and hard er (Dm)to for get.

’Cause when you’re It a (Bb)gets part you un don’t wan der na your shirt min gle, when like you’re a to (F)dag geth er ger you at wan na work.

be sin gle.

The Ev first er (C)chase cut is the deep est but the (Dm)rest will flip pin’ hurt.

How You (Bb)build your heart of plas tic.

You’re (F)cy ni cal and sar cas tic But and (C)end up in the cor ner on your own.

leave us on our ars es.

’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 was the (Bb)point in get tin’ your hopes up when (F)all you’re ev er get ting is Young choked up?

and When na you’re (C)coked up and can’t be re mem ber the (Dm)rea son why you broke up, With you (Bb)call her in the to morn ing when you’re (F)com ing down and fall ing like an (C)old man on the side of the road.

(Dm)to for get.

’Cause when you’re It a (Bb)gets part you un don’t wan der na your shirt min gle, when like you’re a to (F)dag geth er ger you at wan na work.

be sin gle.

The Ev first er (C)chase to taste the kiss of bliss that (Dm)made your heart tin gle.

How much (Bb)green er the grass is with those (F)rose tint cal ed glass cas es.

But the (C)but ter flies they flut ter by and own.

leave us on our ars es.

’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!

(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:

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About “The Wrong Direction”

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.