Can I sing over "When The Beat Drops Out" 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 "When The Beat Drops Out"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "When The Beat Drops Out", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "When The Beat Drops Out" 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 "When The Beat Drops Out"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "When The Beat Drops Out"?

"When The Beat Drops Out" was originally performed by Marlon Roudette. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

Lyrics

When the (Db)beat drops out

and the (Fm)peo ple gone

we (Eb)still be there, still be there for (Db)me child.

And when the (Bbm)lights go out

and the (Fm)morn ing comes

we (Eb)still be there, still be there for (Db)me child.

When the beat drops out… (Fm)Life, hap pens when you’re mak ing plans, fly ing high and shak ing hands,

the (Bbm)song now will we write start you, ed, we you don’t can write it.

it.

(Fm)I, I, I did n’t mean to fall in love, was last rhy thm thing that I cre was at think ed ing of us

was I was run ning, we col lid ed.

(Db)Base line, I will al ways (Bbm)make time I just wan na (Fm)know that feel ing’s in your (Eb)heart for me.

(Db)Base line, af ter all the (Fm)great times, I just wan na (Eb)know that feel ing’s in your heart…

When the (Db)beat drops out

and the (Fm)peo ple gone,

we (Eb)still be there, still be there for (Db)me child.

And when the (Bbm)lights go out

and the (Fm)mor ning comes

we (Eb)still be there, still be there for (Db)me child.

When the (Bbm)beat drops out

and the (Fm)peo ple gone

we (Eb)still be there, still be there for (Db)me child.

And when the (Bbm)lights go out

and the (Fm)morn ing comes

we (Eb)still be there, still be there for (Db)me child.

When the beat drops out… With (Fm)you, I found a new way to plans, I see an al ter na tive,

the (Bbm)song now will we write start you, ed, we you don’t can stop it.

it.

(Fm)I, I, I did n’t mean to fall in love, was last rhy thm thing that I cre was at think ed ing of us

was you and me but, we col lid ed.

(Db)Base line, I will al ways (Bbm)make time I just wan na (Fm)know that feel ing’s in your (Eb)heart for me.

(Db)Base line, af ter all the (Fm)great times, I just wan na (Eb)know that feel ing’s in your heart…

When the (Db)beat drops out

and the (Fm)peo ple gone,

we (Eb)still be there, still be there for (Db)me child.

And when the (Bbm)lights go out

and the (Fm)mor ning comes

we (Eb)still be there, still be there for (Db)me child.

When the (Bbm)beat drops out

and the (Fm)peo ple gone

we (Eb)still be there, still be there for (Db)me child.

And when the (Bbm)lights go out

and the (Fm)morn ing comes

we (Eb)still be there, still be there for (Db)me child.

When the beat drops out… With When the beat drops out…

When the beat drops out.

When The Beat Drops Out — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "When The Beat Drops Out" by Marlon Roudette in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Bb, 110 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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:

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About “When The Beat Drops Out”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "When The Beat Drops Out" by Marlon Roudette in?: The backing track is in Bb at 110 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 "When The Beat Drops Out" 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 "When The Beat Drops Out"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "When The Beat Drops Out", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "When The Beat Drops Out" 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 "When The Beat Drops Out"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "When The Beat Drops Out"?: "When The Beat Drops Out" was originally performed by Marlon Roudette. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.