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An y where you (F)are, I am near.
An y where you (C)go, I’ll be there.
An y time you whis per my name,
you’ll see
how ev ’ry sin gle (F)prom ise I’ll keep.
’Cause what kind of (C)guy would I be, if I was to leave when you need
me most?
What are (F)words if you real ly don’t (Gsus4)mean them when you say them?
What are (F)words?
If they’re on ly for (Gsus4)good times then they’re done.
When it’s (F)love, yeah, you say them out (G)loud, those words, they (C)nev er (G)go a way.
(C)They live on,
e ven when we’re gone.
And I know an (F)an gel was sent just for me and (C)I know I’m meant to be where I am.
And I’m gon
na be
stand ing right be (F)side her to night, and I’m gon na (C)be by your side.
I would nev er
she needs
most.
What are (F)words if you real ly don’t (Gsus4)mean them when you say them?
What are (F)words?
If they’re on ly for (Gsus4)good times then they’re done.
When it’s (F)love, yeah, you say them out (G)loud, those words, they (C)nev er (G)go a way.
(C)They live on,
e ven when we’re gone.
And I know an An y where you I’m for ev er (CN.C.)keep ing my an
gel
(C)close.
What Are Words — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "What Are Words" by Chris Medina as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 126 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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.
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About “What Are Words”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "What Are Words" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, 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 "What Are Words" by Chris Medina in?
- The backing track is in C at 126 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 "What Are Words" 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 "What Are Words"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "What Are Words", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "What Are Words" 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 "What Are Words"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "What Are Words"?
- "What Are Words" was originally performed by Chris Medina. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "What Are Words" 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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