I got no (A)mon ey in my hand or my coat or my pock et.
(C#m)Won’t get to space show ’cause I (B)have n’t got a rock et but I’ve (A)air in my lungs, be fucked but my 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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Things That Stop You Dreaming" by Passenger: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Things That Stop You Dreaming”
- 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.
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