(C)Some (F)times I’m (Am)beat en,
(C)some (F)times I’m (Am)broke,
’cause some (G)times this (C)ci ty is (Dm)noth (C)ing (Dm)but smoke.
(C)Is (F)there a (Am)se cret?
(C)Is (F)there a (Am)code?
Can we (G)make it (C)bet ter, ’cause (Dm)I’m (C)los (Dm)ing (C)hope?
(Am)Tell me how to be in this (C)world, tell me how to (F)breathe in and feel no (C)hurt, tell me how ’cause (F)I be lieve in some thing, I be lieve in us.
(C)Af (F)ter the (Am)wreck age,
(C)af (F)ter the (Am)dust,
I still (G)hear the (C)howl ing, I (Dm)still (C)feel (Dm)the (C)rush.
(C)O (F)ver the (Am)ri ots, oh, a (C)bove (F)all the (Am)noise,
through (G)all the (C)wor ry, I (Dm)still (C)hear (Dm)your (C)voice.
So, (Am)tell me how to be in this (C)world, tell me how to (F)breathe in and feel no (C)hurt, tell me how ’cause (F)I be lieve in some thing, I be (F)lieve in us.
(Am)Tell me when the light (G)goes (C)out, that (C)e ven in the (F)dark we will find a way (C)out, tell me now ’cause (F)I be lieve in some thing, I be (C)lieve in us.
Used to be kids liv ing just for kicks,
in ci ne ma seats, learn ing how to kiss.
Run ning through streets that were paint ed gold, we nev er be lieved we’d grow up like this.
So, (Am)tell me how to be in (C5)this (C)world, (G)tell me how to (F)breathe in and feel no hurt, tell me how ’cause I be lieve in some thing, I be (G)lieve in us.
(F)Tell me when the (F)light goes (C)out, that e ven in the (F)dark we can (F6)find a way (Am)out.
Tell me now ’cause (F)I be lieve in some thing, I be lieve in us.
(F)I be lieve in some thing, I be lieve in us.
Yeah.
Mmm.
Oh.
Us — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Us" by James Bay. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 140 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Us”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Us" by James Bay in?
- The backing track is in C at 140 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 "Us" 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 "Us"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Us", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Us" 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 "Us"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Us"?
- "Us" was originally performed by James Bay. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by James Bay are available?
- Other accompaniments by James Bay: "Hold Back The River", "If You Ever Want To Be In Love". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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