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(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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad" by Meat Loaf as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in A — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 80 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key A, 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 "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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of A, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad" 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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