Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad

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

And though I told you (A)ev ’ry thing I (F#m)pos si bly can, she nev er (D)loved there’s noth ing left in side of here.

know.

Well, (D)I And (A)may be you can cry all on night stor my night.

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

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

door,

I (D)wish you would n’t make me leave a way.

(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 want (E)you.) I need you.

(I need (E6)you.) But there ain’t no (E)way I’m ev er gon na (F#m)love you.

Now (Bm7)don’t be sad.

(Don’t be sad ’cause…) ’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 want (E)you.) I need you.

(I need (E6)you.) But there ain’t no (E)way I’m ev er gon na (F#m)love you.

Now (Bm7)don’t be sad.

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

I want you.

(I want (E)you.) I need you.

(I need (E6)you.) But there ain’t no (E)way I’m ev er gon na (F#m)love you.

Now (Bm7)don’t be sad.

(A)(Don’t be sad ’cause…) ’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.

Ba 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 Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad" by Meat Loaf: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. 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

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.

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