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I (G)al ways need ed time on my own,
I nev er thought I’d
need you there when I cry.
And the (G)days feel like years when I’m a lone,
and the bed where you lie
is made up on your side.
When (C)you walk a way, I count the (Bm)steps that you take.
Do you (C)see how much I need you right now?
(CN.C.)When you’re gone,
the piec es of my heart are miss ing you.
When you’re gone,
the face I came to know is miss ing too.
When you’re gone, the words I need to hear to al ways get me (D)through the day
and make it O.
K.
I miss you.
I’ve (G)nev er felt this way be fore,
ev ’ry thing that I do
re minds me of you.
(G)clothes you left they on the floor,
they smell just like you; I love the things that you do.
When (C)you walk a way, I count the (Bm)steps that you take.
Do you (C)see how much I need you right now?
(CN.C.)When you’re gone,
the piec es of my heart are miss ing you.
When you’re gone,
the face I came to know is miss ing too.
When you’re gone, the words I need to hear to al ways get me (D)through the day
and make it O.
K.
I miss you.
I’ve We were made for each oth (C)er,
out here for ev (G)er,
I know we were.
(B)Yeah, yeah.
(Em)All I ev er want ed was for you to know, (C)ev ’ry thing I do I give my heart and soul, (C#dim7)I can hard ly breathe I need to feel you here with me, yeah.
When you’re (C)gone, the piec es of my heart are miss ing you.
When you’re gone,
the face I came to know is miss ing too.
When you’re gone, the words I need to hear will al ways get me through the day
and make it O.
K.
I miss you.
When You're Gone — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "When You're Gone" by Avril Lavigne: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 76 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.
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About “When You're Gone”
- Can I sing "When You're Gone" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "When You're Gone" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "When You're Gone" by Avril Lavigne in?
- The backing track is in E at 76 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 Avril Lavigne. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Avril Lavigne are available?
- Other accompaniments by Avril Lavigne: "Complicated", "I'm With You", "Let Me Go (feat. Chad Kroeger)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "When You're Gone" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When You're Gone" by Avril Lavigne. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "When You're Gone" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "When You're Gone" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.