Writing's On The Wall

by Sam Smith
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Lyrics

I’ve been here

be (Abmaj7)fore

but al ways hit

the (Abmaj7)floor.

I’ve (Db)spent a life time run ning and I (C)al ways get a way,

but with (Db)you I’m feel ing some thing that (C)makes me want to stay.

I’m pre pared

for (Abmaj7)this,

I nev er shoot

to (Abmaj7)miss.

But I (Db)feel like a storm is com ing,

if I’m (C)gon na make it through the day

then there’s (Db)no more use in run ning,

this is (C)some thing I got ta face.

If I (Ab)risk it all

Could you (Ab)break my (C7)fall?

How do I (Fm)live?

How do I (Eb)breathe?

When you’re not (Db)here I’m suf fo cat (Eb)ing.

I want to feel (Fm)love run through my (Eb)blood, tell me is (Db)this where I give it all (Cm)up?

For (Bbm7)you,

I have to risk it (Cm7)all

’cause the writ ing’s on the (Fm)wall.

A mil lion shards

of (Abmaj7)glass

that haunt me from

my (Abmaj7)past.

As the (Db)stars be gin to ga ther

and the (C)light be gins to fade,

when all (Db)hope be gins to shat ter

know that (C)I won’t be a fraid.

If I (Ab)risk it all

Could you (Ab)break my (C7)fall?

How do I (Fm)live?

How do I (Eb)breathe?

When you’re not (Db)here I’m suf fo cat (Eb)ing.

I want to feel (Fm)love run through my (Eb)blood, tell me is (Db)this where I give it all (Cm)up?

For (Bbm7)you,

I have to risk it (Cm7)all

’cause the writ ing’s on the (Fm)wall.

(Fm)wall.

The writ ing’s on the (Fm)wall.

How do I (Fm)live?

How do I (Eb)breathe?

When you’re not (Db)here I’m suf fo cat (Eb)ing.

I want to feel (Fm)love run through my (Eb)blood, tell me is (Db)this where I give it all (Cm7)up?

How do I (Fm)live?

How do I (Eb)breathe?

When you’re not (Db)here I’m suf fo cat (Eb)ing.

I want to feel (Fm)love run through my (Eb)blood, tell me is (Db)this where I give it all (Cm)up?

For (Bbm7)you,

I have to risk it (Cm7)all

’cause the writ ing’s on the (Fm)wall.

Writing's On The Wall — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Writing's On The Wall" by Sam Smith as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 64 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Writing's On The Wall

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Writing's On The Wall" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, 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 "Writing's On The Wall" by Sam Smith in?
The backing track is in Bb at 64 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 "Writing's On The Wall" 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 "Writing's On The Wall"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Writing's On The Wall", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Writing's On The Wall" 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 "Writing's On The Wall"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Writing's On The Wall"?
"Writing's On The Wall" was originally performed by Sam Smith. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Sam Smith are available?
Other accompaniments by Sam Smith: "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", "How Will I Know", "I'm Not The Only One". 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 Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Writing's On The Wall" 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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