This Is What It Feels Like

by Armin Van Buuren
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Lyrics

No bod y here knock ing (Dbsus2)at my (Ab5)door.

The sound of si lence I (Dbsus2)can’t take an (Ab5)y more.

No bod y ring ing my (Dbsus2)te le phone (Ab5)now.

Oh, how I (Fm)miss such a (Dbsus2)beau ti ful (Ab5)sound.

And I (Fm)don’t e ven know how (Dbsus2)I sur (Ab)vive.

I won’t (Fm)make it to the shore with out your (Ab)light.

No, I (Fm)don’t e ven know if (Dbsus2)I’m a (Ab)live,

oh, with (Eb5)out you (Fm)now.

(Dbsus2)This is what it (Eb5)feels like.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

(Dbsus2)This is what it (Ab5)feels like.

Noth ing to hold but the mem ’ries in (Ab5)frames.

(Fm)Oh, they re mind me of the bat tle I face.

(Ab5)y more.

(Fm)With out your love, with out you I (Ab5)drown.

Oh, bod y (Fm)save me, I’m go ing (Ab5)down.

And I (Fm)don’t e ven know how (Dbsus2)I sur (Ab)vive.

down road one head

(Fm)don’t e ven know if (Dbsus2)I’m a (Ab)live,

oh, with (Eb5)out you (Fm)now.

(Dbsus2)This is what it (Eb5)feels like.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

(Dbsus2)This is what it (Ab5)feels like.

(Eb)This is what it (Fm7)feels like.

And I (Fm)don’t e ven know if (Db)I’m a (Ab)live,

oh, with (Eb)out you (Fm)now.

(Db)This is what it (Ab5)feels like.

This Is What It Feels Like — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "This Is What It Feels Like" by Armin Van Buuren 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 Db, 128 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 “This Is What It Feels Like

Why does the accompaniment for "This Is What It Feels Like" 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 "This Is What It Feels Like" by Armin Van Buuren in?
The backing track is in Db 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 "This Is What It Feels Like" 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 "This Is What It Feels Like"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "This Is What It Feels Like", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "This Is What It Feels Like" 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 "This Is What It Feels Like"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "This Is What It Feels Like"?
"This Is What It Feels Like" was originally performed by Armin Van Buuren. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Can I use "This Is What It Feels Like" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for This Is What It Feels Like by Armin Van Buuren, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Db; 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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