When You're Gone

by Bryan Adams
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Lyrics

I’ve been wan d’rin’ a round the house all night, won d’rin what the hell to do.

(C)Yeah, I’m try’n’ to con cen trate, but all I can think of is you.

(C)Well, the phone don’t ring ’cause my friends ain’t home; I’m tired o’ be in’ all a lone.

(C)Got the T.

V.

on, ’cause the ra di o’s play in’ songs that re mind me of you.

Ba by, when you’re (Dm)gone,

I real ize I’m in (C)love.

Days go on an’ (Dm)on,

and the nights just seem (C)so

(G)long.

E ven food don’t taste that (Dm)good;

drink ain’t do in’ what it should.

Things just feel so (Dm)wrong,

ba by, when you’re (G)gone.

I’ve been driv d’rin’ a round the house all night, won d’rin what the hell to do.

(C)Yeah, I’m try’n’ to con cen trate, but all I can think of is you.

(C)Well, the phone don’t ring ’cause my friends ain’t home; I’m tired o’ be in’ all a lone.

(C)Got the T.

V.

on, ’cause the ra di o’s play in’ songs that re mind me of you.

Ba by, when you’re (Dm)gone,

I real ize I’m in (C)love.

Days go on an’ (Dm)on,

and the nights just seem (C)so

(G)long.

E ven food don’t taste that (Dm)good;

drink ain’t do in’ what it should.

Things just feel so (Dm)wrong,

ba by, when you’re (G)gone.

I’ve been driv

Ba by when you’re Oh, ba by, when you’re (Dm)gone;

yes, ba by when you’re gone.

When You're Gone — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "When You're Gone" by Bryan Adams as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 126 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “When You're Gone

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "When You're Gone" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, 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 "When You're Gone" by Bryan Adams in?
The backing track is in C at 126 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 You're Gone" 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 You're Gone"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "When You're Gone", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "When You're Gone" 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 You're Gone"?
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 You're Gone"?
"When You're Gone" was originally performed by Bryan Adams. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Bryan Adams are available?
Other accompaniments by Bryan Adams: "Christmas Time", "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You", "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You". 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 C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "When You're Gone" 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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