Too Much Love Will Kill You

by Queen
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Lyrics

I’m (D7)just the piec es of the (C)man I used to be.

Too man y (Em)bit ter tears are (Gmaj7)rain ing down on me.

I’m (Am)far a way from home

and I’ve been (Am)fac ing this a lone for much too (Dsus4)long.

Oh!

I feel like (G)no one ev er (C)told the truth to me

a bout grow ing up and what a (Gmaj7)strug gle it would be.

In my (Am)tan gled state of mind

I’ve been (Am)look ing back to find where I went wrong.

(G)Too much love will kill (C)you

if you (Em)can’t make up your mind.

Torn be tween the lov (C)er

and the (Em)love you leave be hind.

You’re (G)head ing for dis as ter ’cause you (Gmaj7)nev er read the signs.

(G)Too much love will (D9sus4)kill you ev ’ry time.

I’m just the (G)sha dow

And it (Em)seems like there’s no (Gmaj7)way out of for

I (Am)used to bring you sun

now (Am)all I ev er do is bring you (Dsus4)down.

Ooh!

How would it (G)be if you were (C)stand ing in my shoes?

Can’t you see that it’s im (Gmaj7)pos si ble to choose.

Oh, (Am)there’s no mak ing sense it,

(Am)ev ’ry way I (Em)go I’m bound to lose.

just as (Em)sure as not at all.

It’ll the power that’s in (C)you,

make you (Em)plead and scream and crawl.

And the (G)pain will make you cra zy, you’re the (Gmaj7)vic tim of your crime.

(G)Too much love will (D9sus4)kill you ev ’ry time.

I’m just the (G)- ry time.

(G)Too much love will kill you

in the end.

In

the end.

Too Much Love Will Kill You — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Too Much Love Will Kill You" by Queen 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 72 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 “Too Much Love Will Kill You”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Too Much Love Will Kill You" 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 "Too Much Love Will Kill You" by Queen in?
The backing track is in G at 72 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 "Too Much Love Will Kill You" 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 "Too Much Love Will Kill You"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Too Much Love Will Kill You", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Too Much Love Will Kill You" 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 "Too Much Love Will Kill You"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Too Much Love Will Kill You"?
"Too Much Love Will Kill You" was originally performed by Queen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Queen are available?
Other accompaniments by Queen: "A Kind Of Magic", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". 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 "Too Much Love Will Kill You" 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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