What The Water Gave Me

by Florence And The Machine
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(Eb)Time, it took (Ab)us

to (Cm)where the wat er was.

(Ab)That’s what the (Gm)wat er gave me.

And (Eb)time goes quick (Ab)er

in be (Cm)tween the two of us.

But (Ab)oh, my love (Gm)don’t for sake me.

(Eb)Take what the wat er gave me.

Lay me (Fsus2)down.

Let the (Eb)on ly (Bb)sound

be the (Abmaj7)o ver (Cm)flow.

Pock ets (Eb)full of (Bb)stones.

Lay me (Fsus2)down.

Let the (Eb)on ly sound

be the (Abmaj7)o

(Csus2)ver

(Eb)flow.

And (Eb)oh, poor At (Ab)las,

the world’s a (Cm)beast of a bur den.

You’ve been (Ab)hold ing on (Gm)a long time.

And (Eb)all this long (Ab)ing

and the (Cm)ships are left to rust.

(Ab)That’s what the (Gm)wat er gave us.

So, lay (Fsus2)down.

Let the (Eb)on ly (Bb)sound

be the (Abmaj7)o ver (Cm)flow.

Pock ets (Eb)full of (Bb)stones.

Lay me (Fsus2)down.

Let the (Eb)on ly sound

be the (Abmaj7)o

(Csus2)ver

(Eb)flow.

And (Eb)oh, poor At (Ab)las,

the world’s a (Cm)beast of a bur den.

You’ve been (Ab)hold ing on (Gm)a long time.

And (Eb)all this long (Ab)ing

and the (Cm)ships are left to rust.

(Ab)That’s what the (Gm)wat er gave us.

(Eb)flow.

’Cause they took your loved ones

but re turned them in ex change for you.

But would you have it a ny oth er way?

Would you (F5)have it a ny oth er way?

You could n’t (Bb5)have it an y oth er way.

’Cause she’s a (Eb5)cru el mis tress

and a (C5)bar gain must be made.

But (Ab5)oh, my love (G5)don’t for get me

when (Eb5)I let the wa ter take me.

So lay me (CN.C.)down.

Let the on ly sound

be the o ver flow.

Pock ets full of stones.

Lay me (Fsus2)down.

Let the (Eb)on ly (Bb)sound

be the (F5)o

(Csus2)ver

(Abmaj7)flow.

So lay me (Eb6)-

What The Water Gave Me — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "What The Water Gave Me" by Florence And The Machine as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 124 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 The Water Gave Me”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "What The Water Gave Me" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, 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 The Water Gave Me" by Florence And The Machine in?
The backing track is in Ab at 124 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 The Water Gave Me" 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 The Water Gave Me"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "What The Water Gave Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "What The Water Gave Me" 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 The Water Gave Me"?
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 The Water Gave Me"?
"What The Water Gave Me" was originally performed by Florence And The Machine. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Florence And The Machine are available?
Other accompaniments by Florence And The Machine: "Big God", "Cosmic Love", "Shake It Out". 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 Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "What The Water Gave Me" 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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