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I’m (Am)ve ry sure
this nev er (C#m)hap pened to (F#m7)me be fore
(Am)I met (E)you, and (C#m)now I’m sure
this nev er hap pened be fore.
(Am)Now I see
is the (C#m)way it’s sup (F#m7)posed to be.
I see
is the way it should be.
This (Am7)is the (D7)way it should be for lov ers,
they should n’t (D7)go it a lone.
It’s not so (D7)good when you’re on your own.
So (Am)come to me,
now we can (C#m)be what we (F#m7)want to be.
(Am)I love (E)you, and (C#m)now I see
this is the way it should be.
This is the way it should be.
This (Am7)is the (D7)way it should be this nev er hap pened be fore.
(This nev er hap pened.)
This nev er hap pened be fore.
(This nev er hap pened.)
This nev er hap pened be fore.
(This nev er hap pened be fore.)
This Never Happened Before — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "This Never Happened Before" by Paul McCartney as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in A — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 80 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 Never Happened Before”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "This Never Happened Before" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key A, 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 "This Never Happened Before" by Paul McCartney in?
- The backing track is in A at 80 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 Never Happened Before" 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 Never Happened Before"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "This Never Happened Before", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "This Never Happened Before" 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 Never Happened Before"?
- 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 Never Happened Before"?
- "This Never Happened Before" was originally performed by Paul McCartney. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Paul McCartney are available?
- Other accompaniments by Paul McCartney: "Maybe I'm Amazed", "Mull Of Kintyre", "New". 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 A, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "This Never Happened Before" 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.