When u were (B5)mine,
I gave u (B5)all of my (C#5)mon (B5)ey.
Time af ter (B5)time,
u done me (B5)wrong.
’Cos just like a (B5)train,
u let all my (B5)friends sort come (C#5)o ver (B5)and (E5)eat.
And u were so (B5)strange,
u did n’t have (B5)the de cen cy 2 (C#5)change (B5)the (E5)sheets.
Oh girl, I nev er (B5)when you were mine,
I used 2 (B5)let the u wear er (C#5)all (B5)my 2 (E5)clothes.
Now U were so (B5)fine,
may be that’s (B5)the rea son that it (C#5)hurt (B5)me (A)so.
I know
that u’re go in’ with an (E)oth er guy.
But I don’t care,
’cos I love u ba by, (E)that’s no lie,
love u more than I (B5)did when u were mine.
’Cos When u were (B5)mine,
u u were kind (B5)a sort a (C#5)my ver (B5)best (E5)friend.
And So I was (B5)blind,
I let u fool (B5)a round.
cen cy 2 (C#5)change (B5)the (E5)sheets.
Oh girl, When u were (B5)cared, you were mine,
I nev er (B5)was the kind 2 er (C#5)make (B5)a 2 (E5)fuss Now when he was (B5)there,
sleep in’ in (B5)be tween ev the it (C#5)2 (B5)of (A)us.
I know
that u’re go in’ with an (E)oth er guy.
But I don’t care,
’cos I love u ba by, (E)that’s no lie,
love u more than I (B5)did when u were mine.
(B5)did when u were mine.
(B5)did when u were mine.
When U Were Mine — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "When U Were Mine" by Prince. 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 E, 140 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “When U Were Mine”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "When U Were Mine" by Prince in?
- The backing track is in E at 140 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 U Were Mine" 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 U Were Mine"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "When U Were Mine", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "When U Were Mine" 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 U Were Mine"?
- 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 U Were Mine"?
- "When U Were Mine" was originally performed by Prince. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Prince are available?
- Other accompaniments by Prince: "How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore", "Kiss", "Purple Rain". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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