This year’s (Eb)love, it and bet ter last;
it hea ven a (Eb)knows it’s high (Dbadd9)time, I’ve been (Eb)wait ing on my to (Ab)own
too long.
And when you (Eb)hold me like you do it feels so (Eb)right, oh now,
I start to (Eb)for get how my (Ab)heart gets torn when that (Fm)hurt gets thrown; feel ing like you can’t go on.
Turn ing (Eb)cir cles and time a gain,
it cuts like a (Eb)knife, it’s oh (Dbadd9)now.
If you (Eb)love me I’ve got to (Ab)know
for sure.
Cos it takes (Eb)some thing more this time than sweet, sweet (Eb)lies, oh now,
be fore I (Eb)o pen up my (Ab)arms and fall, los ing (Fm)all con trol, ev’ ry like you can’t go on.
dream in side my soul, when you kiss me on that (Ab)mid night street, sweep me (Fm)off my feet, sing ing ain’t this life so sweet?
This year’s (Eb)love, it bet ter last.
This year’s (Eb)love, it bet ter last.
This year’s (Eb)love, it bet ter last.
This year’s love, (Eb)it bet ter last.
This year’s (Eb)love, it bet ter last.
This year’s love, (Eb)it bet ter last.
This year’s love, it bet
ter last.
This Year's Love — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "This Year's Love" by David Gray: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Db, 81 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “This Year's Love”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "This Year's Love" by David Gray in?
- The backing track is in Db at 81 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 Year's Love" 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 Year's Love"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "This Year's Love", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "This Year's Love" 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 Year's Love"?
- 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 Year's Love"?
- "This Year's Love" was originally performed by David Gray. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by David Gray are available?
- Other accompaniments by David Gray: "Alibi", "Babylon", "Sail Away". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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