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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Things That Stop You Dreaming" by Passenger: 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 E, 88 BPM.

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”

Can I sing "Things That Stop You Dreaming" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Things That Stop You Dreaming" 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 E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Things That Stop You Dreaming" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Things That Stop You Dreaming" by Passenger. 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 "Things That Stop You Dreaming" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Things That Stop You Dreaming" 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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