Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad

by Meat Loaf
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Lyrics

(A)Ba by, we can talk all night ev er love and that was but that ain’t get ting us no where.

I told you (A)ev ’ry thing I (F#m)pos si bly can,

there’s noth ing left in side of here.

And (A)may be you can cry all night

but (D)that ’ll nev er change the way that I feel.

The snow is (A)real ly pil ing (F#m)up out side.

I (D)wish you would n’t make me leave (E)here.

I poured it on and (E)I poured it out.

I tried to show you (E)just how (A)much I care.

I’m tired of words and (E)I’m too (A)hoarse to (F#m)shout.

But you’ve been cold to me so long I’m cry ing (D)i ci cles in stead of tears.

And (D)all I can (E)do

is (D)keep on (E)tell ing you I want you.

I need you.

But there ain’t no (E)way I’m ev er gon na (F#m)love you.

Now (Bm7)don’t be sad.

’Cause (D)two out of three ain’t bad.

Now (Bm7)don’t

be

sad.

’Cause (D)two out of three ain’t bad.

You’ll (D)nev er find your gold (E)on a (A)san dy beach.

You’ll (D)nev er drill for oil (E)on a (A)cit y street.

I know you’re (D)look ing for a ru by (E)in a (A)moun tain of rocks, but there (G)ain’t no Coup de Ville hid ing at the bot tom of a (E)cra cker jack box.

I can’t lie,

I can’t tell you that I’m (D)some thing I’m not.

No mat ter how I try I’ll (C#m7)nev er be a ble

to give you some thing, (D)some thing that I just have n’t got.

Well, there’s

And she (D)kept on (E)tell ing me, she (D)kept on (E)tell ing me, she (E9sus4)kept on tell ing me.

I want you.

I need you.

But there ain’t no (E)way I’m ev er gon na (F#m)love you.

Now (Bm7)don’t be sad.

’Cause (D)two out of three ain’t bad.

I

(I want (E)you.)

(I need (E6)you.)

er gon na (F#m)love you.

Now (Bm7)don’t be sad.

(A)(Don’t be sad ’cause…) (D)two out of three ain’t bad.

I

Now (Bm7)don’t

be

sad.

’Cause (D)two out of three ain’t (A)bad.

by we can talk all night

but that ain’t (D)get ting us no

(E)where.

Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad" by Meat Loaf in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key A, 80 BPM.

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 “Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad

Why does the accompaniment for "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad" by Meat Loaf 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 "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad" 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 "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad" 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 "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad"?
"Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad" was originally performed by Meat Loaf. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Meat Loaf are available?
Other accompaniments by Meat Loaf: "I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad by Meat Loaf, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is A; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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