Wrecking Ball

by Miley Cyrus
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Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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Lyrics

We (Dm)clawed, we chained, our (F)hearts in vain.

We jumped,

nev er ask ing why.

We (Dm)kissed, I fell un (F)der your spell, a love

no one could de ny.

(Bb)Don’t you ev er say (Dm)I just walked a way, (F)I will al ways want you.

I can’t live a lie, (Dm)run ning for my life, (F)I will al ways want you.

(CN.C.)I came in like a (F)wreck ing ball,

I nev er hit so (Dm)hard in love.

All I want ed was to (F)break your walls,

all you ev er did was

wreck (Bb)me.

Yeah, you, you wreck (Bb)me.

I (Dm)put you high up (F)in the sky and now,

you’re not com ing down.

It (Dm)slow ly turned, you (F)let me burn and now, we’re ash es on the ground.

(Bb)Don’t you ev er say (Dm)I just walked a way, (F)I will al ways want you.

I can’t live a lie, (Dm)run ning for my life, (F)I will al ways want you.

(CN.C.)I came in like a (F)wreck ing ball,

I nev er hit so (Dm)hard in love.

All I want ed was to (F)break your walls.

All you ev er did was

wreck (Bb)me I came in like a (F)wreck ing ball.

Yeah, I just closed my (Dm)eyes and swung,

left me crash ing in a (F)blaz ing fall.

All you ev er did was

wreck (Bb)me.

Yeah, you, you wreck (Bb)me.

I nev er meant to start a war,

I just want ed you to let me in

and in stead of us ing force

I guess I should ’ve let you win.

I nev er meant to start a war,

I just want ed you to let me in,

I guess I should ’ve let you win.

(Bb)Don’t you ev er say (Dm)I just walked a way, (F)I will al ways want you.

I came in like a (Bb)me.

Yeah, you, you wreck (Bb)me.

Wrecking Ball — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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.

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About “Wrecking Ball

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Wrecking Ball" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, 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 "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus in?
The backing track is in G 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 "Wrecking Ball" 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 "Wrecking Ball"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Wrecking Ball", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Wrecking Ball" 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 "Wrecking Ball"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Wrecking Ball"?
"Wrecking Ball" was originally performed by Miley Cyrus. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Miley Cyrus are available?
Other accompaniments by Miley Cyrus: "The Climb (from Hannah Montana: The Movie)", "Younger Now". 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 G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Wrecking Ball" 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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