Can I sing over "Three Empty Words" 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 "Three Empty Words"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Three Empty Words", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Three Empty Words" 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 "Three Empty Words"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "Three Empty Words"?

"Three Empty Words" was originally performed by Shawn Mendes. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Shawn Mendes are available?

Other accompaniments by Shawn Mendes: "Treat You Better". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

I’ll pick We’re you still (D)up talk at the ing ev same ’ry time, day, at I’m the run same ning (D)place, out the of same things old to (C)drive.

say to ya.

What’s We’ll real just ly (D)talk gon a na bout break our my (Em)day heart’s to to try have to to fill tell the your awk lit ward tle (C)space to night.

We’ll it play might the be (D)songs ea si we er used to to (Em)love stay but while it ’ll we (D)try to fall in be the (C)love same, a gain, no

oh oh.

We And don’t if know some who’s wrong thing does or n’t right change but we then don’t we’ll e keep ven on care sink e ing (C)nough fur to fight.

ther.

We’re go ing through the mo tions,

’cause (G)we can’t (D)fix what’s bro ken

and I (D)know it’s gon na (Em)hurt but (C)dar ling I’ll go (G)first ’cause (Em7)I won’t keep on say (B)ing those (C)three emp ty (G)words.

No, (Em7)I won’t keep on say (B)ing those (C)three emp ty (G)words.

I’ll pick We’re you still (D)up talk at the ing ev same ’ry time, day, at I’m the run same ning (D)place, out the of same things old to (C)drive.

say to ya.

What’s We’ll real just ly (D)talk gon a na bout break our my (Em)day heart’s to to try have to to fill tell the your awk lit ward tle (C)broth er .

We’ll it play might the be (D)songs ea si we er used to to (Em)love stay but while it ’ll we (D)nev er be the (C)love same, a gain, no

oh no.

We And don’t if know some who’s wrong thing does or n’t right change but we then don’t we’ll e keep ven on care sink e ing (C)nough fur to fight.

ther.

We’re go ing through the mo tions,

’cause (G)we can’t (D)fix what’s bro ken

and I (D)know it’s gon na (Em)hurt but (C)dar ling I’ll go (G)first ’cause (Em7)I won’t keep on say (B)ing those (C)three emp ty (G)words.

Those (Em7)I won’t keep on say (B)ing those (C)three emp ty (G)words.

three emp ty (Gaug)words will (G6)on ly make it (G7)worse, I’m (C)tired, I can’t (G)take it a ny more.

Those (G)three emp ty (Gaug)words will (G6)on ly make it (G7)worse, we’re (C)tired, we can’t (G)take it a ny more.

We’re go ing through the mo tions,

’cause (G)we can’t (D)fix what’s bro ken

and I (D)know it’s gon na (Em)hurt but (C)dar ling I’ll go (G)first ’cause (Em)I won’t keep on say (B)ing those (C)three emp ty (G)words.

We don’t (Em)have to keep on (B)say ing those (C)three emp ty (G)words.

No, (Em)I can’t keep on (B)say ing those (C)three emp ty words.

Three Empty Words — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Three Empty Words" by Shawn Mendes: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key G, 96 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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:

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About “Three Empty Words”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Three Empty Words" by Shawn Mendes in?: The backing track is in G at 96 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 "Three Empty Words" 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 "Three Empty Words"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Three Empty Words", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Three Empty Words" 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 "Three Empty Words"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Three Empty Words"?: "Three Empty Words" was originally performed by Shawn Mendes. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Shawn Mendes are available?: Other accompaniments by Shawn Mendes: "Treat You Better". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.