Hey, you can tell the world
that you’re leav ing.
And you can pack your bags won’t work.
and spread your wings.
you’re ly ing.
And you that can tell them all
I no that it’s o ver.
suf fer ing.
But while you wave em good bye,
oh, I’ll let be get ting clo ing.
ser.
(G)Stand there
and look in to my eyes
and (G)tell me
that all we had were lies.
(G)Show me
that you don’t (Em)care
and I’ll (G)stay here
if you pre fer.
Yes, I’ll (Gmaj7)leave you
with out a word,
with out a word.
And you can tell the world
that you’re ti red.
But your ex cu ses, they won’t work.
’cause I’ll know that you’re ly ing.
Every time that I see your face
I no tice it’s all the suf fer ing.
Just turn to my em brace.
bye,
I won’t let you come to noth ing.
ser.
(G)Stand there
and look in to my eyes
and (G)tell me
that all we had were lies.
(G)Show me
that you don’t (Em)care
and I’ll (G)stay here
if you pre fer.
Yes, I’ll (Gmaj7)leave you
with out a word,
with out a word.
And you can tell
With out a word,
with out a (G)word,
with out a (Cmaj9)word,
with out
a word.
Without A Word — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Without A Word" by Birdy: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key G, 80 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “Without A Word”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Without A Word" by Birdy in?
- The backing track is in G at 80 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 "Without A Word" 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 "Without A Word"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Without A Word", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Without A Word" 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 "Without A Word"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Without A Word"?
- "Without A Word" was originally performed by Birdy. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Birdy are available?
- Other accompaniments by Birdy: "Fire And Rain", "Let Him Go", "Let It All Go". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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