(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.
So, 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 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.
(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 — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "What The Water Gave Me" by Florence And The Machine. 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 Ab, 124 BPM.
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”
- 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.
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