You (CN.C.)can’t al ways get what you want.
You can’t al ways get what you want.
You can’t al ways get what you want.
But if you try some times,
you’ll find
you get what you (G)need.
(Oh, ah, (C)ah.)
You get what you (G)need.
(Oh, ah, (C)ah.)
I (G)saw her to day at the re (C)cep tion,
a glass (G)my of wine in her (C)hand.
Oh, I knew she was gon na meet her con nec tion.
At her feet we’re was her foot loose fif ty man.
(C)fuse”.
(No, you can’t...) (G)can’t al ways get what you want.
You (G)can’t al ways get what you want.
You (G)can’t al ways get what you want.
But if you (A)try some times,
well you (C)just might find you get what you (G)need.
(Oh, ah,
(C)ah.)
You get what you (G)need.
(Oh, ah,
(C)ah.)
And I (G)went down to to the de mon (C)stra tion
to get (G)my fair share of a (C)buse.
Sing ing, “We’re gon na vent our frus tra tion, nec
if we don’t we’re gon na blow a fif ty amp (C)fuse”.
(No, you You (G)can’t al ways get what you want.
You (G)can’t al ways get what you want.
You (G)can’t al ways get what you want.
But if you (A)try some times,
well you (C)just might find you get what you (G)need.
(Oh, ah,
(C)ah.)
You get what you (G)need.
(Oh, ah,
(C)ah.)
And I (G)need.
(Oh, ah,
(C)ah.)
You get what you (Em)need.
(Oh, ah.)
Oh,
ah,
(Asus4)ah.
(G)Yeah, yeah.
You (G)can’t al ways get what you want.
You (G)can’t al ways get what you want.
You (G)can’t al ways get what you want.
But if you (A)try some times,
well you (C)just might find you get what you (G)need.
al ways get what you want.
You (G)can’t al ways get what you want.
You (G)can’t al ways get what you want.
But if you (A)try some times,
well you (C)just might find you get what you (G)need.
(Oh, ah,
(C)ah.)
you get what you (G)need.
(Oh, ah,
(C)ah.)
you get what you (G)need.
Oh, yeah, what you (C)need,
get what you (G)need!
You Can't Always Get What You Want — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by Glee Cast. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G, 100 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.
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About “You Can't Always Get What You Want”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by Glee Cast in?
- The backing track is in G at 100 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 "You Can't Always Get What You Want" 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 "You Can't Always Get What You Want"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "You Can't Always Get What You Want", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "You Can't Always Get What You Want" 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 "You Can't Always Get What You Want"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "You Can't Always Get What You Want"?
- "You Can't Always Get What You Want" was originally performed by Glee Cast. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Glee Cast are available?
- Other accompaniments by Glee Cast: "Defying Gravity (from Wicked)", "Defying Gravity (from Wicked)", "Halo / Walking On Sunshine". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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