You I feel your knife heart as it goes right in.
(Ooh.)
Cut to my core, but I’m not bleed ing.
(Ooh.)
My All that you say, try ing to make me (D)small.
(Ooh.)
Well, the big ger you get throw the hard er you fall.
You use your words as a weap on dear.
(Ah.)
But your blades don’t hurt when you have no fear.
(Ah.)
You think that you’re deep un der my (Bm)skin.
You’re try ing to keep me suf fer (G)ing.
If you use your words as a weap on, then as a weap on,
I’ll shed no (D)tears.
You I have my knife heart but I’ll lock it up.
(Ooh.)
This burn ing flame has been burnt e nough.
(Ooh.)
My win dows you crack they ing can be re (D)placed.
(Ooh.)
But your arm ger will tire throw ing stones er my way.
You use your words as a weap on dear.
(Ah.)
But your blades don’t hurt when you have no fear.
(Ah.)
You think that you’re deep un der my (Bm)skin.
You’re try ing to keep me suf fer (G)ing.
If you use your words as a weap on, then as a weap on,
I’ll shed no (D)tears.
(D)tears.
(Ah.)
(Ah.)
(Ah.)
(D)tears.
I’ll shed no tears.
Words As Weapons — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Words As Weapons" by Birdy 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 D, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “Words As Weapons”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Words As Weapons" by Birdy in?
- The backing track is in D at 120 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 "Words As Weapons" 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 "Words As Weapons"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Words As Weapons", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Words As Weapons" 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 "Words As Weapons"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Words As Weapons"?
- "Words As Weapons" 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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