Things That Stop You Dreaming

by Passenger
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Lyrics

I got no (A)mon ey in my hand or my coat or my pock et.

(C#m)Won’t get to space ’cause I (B)have n’t got a rock et but I’ve (A)air in my lungs, eyes in my sock ets and a (E)heart that beats like a (B)tap that leaks in the (A)night when you have n’t got a plumb er who can stop it.

(C#m)Jack in a box with out a key to lock it.

Well, this (G#m)boat may sink but I’m (A)not gon na rock it ’cause the (B)sea does n’t know my (C#m)name.

Yeah, the (G#m)boat may sink but I’m (A)not gon na rock it ’cause the (B)sea does n’t know my (E)name.

Well, if you (A)can’t get what you love

you (E)learn to love the things you’ve got.

If you (A)can’t be what you want

you (E)learn to be the things you’re not.

If you (A)can’t get what you need

you (C#m)learn to need the things that stop you dream (A)ing.

All the things that stop you dream (E)ing.

Well, I got (A)-

(B)Oh,

(C#m)oh, oh, (A)oh, no.

And (B)oh,

(C#m)oh, oh, (A)oh, oh.

Oh,

(C#m)no, oh, (A)oh,

oh, oh, (B)no.

Well, if you (A)can’t get what you love

you (E)learn to love the things you’ve got.

If you (A)can’t be what you want

you (E)learn to be the things you’re not.

If you (A)can’t get what you need

you (C#m)learn to need the things that stop you dream (A)ing.

Oh.

All the things that stop you dream (A)ing.

All the things that stop you dream (A)ing.

Things That Stop You Dreaming — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Things That Stop You Dreaming" by Passenger as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 88 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Things That Stop You Dreaming

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Things That Stop You Dreaming" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, 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 "Things That Stop You Dreaming" by Passenger in?
The backing track is in E at 88 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 "Things That Stop You Dreaming" 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 "Things That Stop You Dreaming"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Things That Stop You Dreaming", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Things That Stop You Dreaming" 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 "Things That Stop You Dreaming"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Things That Stop You Dreaming"?
"Things That Stop You Dreaming" 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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Things That Stop You Dreaming" 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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