(F#7)What can you lose?
On ly the blues.
Why keep con ceal ing ev ’ry thing you’re feel (D#m)ing?
Say it to her.
(G#m7)What can you lose?
May be it shows,
She’s (F#7)had (F#m7)clues, which she (F#7)chose to ig nore.
May be, though, she (Bmaj7)knows, and just wants to go on as be fore.
As a friend, noth ing more.
So she clos es the door.
Well, if she does,
Those are the dues.
Once the words are spo (D#m)ken, some thing may be bro (G#7)ken.
Still, you love her.
(C#7)What can you lose?
But (C#7)what if she goes?
At least now, you have part of her.
(E#)What if she (B7)had to (G#7)choose?
(G)Leave it a (B)lone.
(Gaug)Hold it all (D#)in.
(G#)Bet ter a bone.
Don’t ev en be gin.
With so (C#7)much to (A#)win,
there’s too much to lose.
What Can You Lose? — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "What Can You Lose?" by Madonna: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key B, 108 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 “What Can You Lose?”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "What Can You Lose?" by Madonna in?
- The backing track is in B at 108 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 Can You Lose?" 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 Can You Lose?"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "What Can You Lose?", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "What Can You Lose?" 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 Can You Lose?"?
- 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 Can You Lose?"?
- "What Can You Lose?" was originally performed by Madonna. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Madonna are available?
- Other accompaniments by Madonna: "American Pie", "Express Yourself", "Frozen". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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