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I’ll pick you (D)up at the same time, at the same (D)place, the same old (C)drive.
We’ll just (D)talk a bout our (Em)day to try to fill the awk ward (C)space to night.
We’ll play the (D)songs we used to (Em)love while we (D)try to fall in (C)love a gain,
oh.
We don’t know who’s wrong or right but we don’t e ven care e (C)nough to fight.
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.
We’re still talk ing ev ’ry day, I’m run ning out of things to say to ya.
What’s real ly gon na break my heart’s to have to tell your lit tle (C)broth er
it might be ea si er to stay but it ’ll (D)nev er be the same, no
oh no.
And if some thing does n’t change then we’ll keep on sink ing fur 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
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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Three Empty Words" by Shawn Mendes as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 96 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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.
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About “Three Empty Words”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Three Empty Words" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, 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 "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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Three Empty Words" 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.
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