You Know My Name (Theme From James Bond: Casino Royale)

by Chris Cornell
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Lyrics

If you take a life do you know what you’ll give.

Odds are you won’t (D)like

what it (Bm)is.

When the storm ar rives would you be seen with me

by the mer ci less (D)eyes I’ve de (F#)ceived.

I’ve seen (F#)an gles fall from (Bm)blind (Aadd11)ing (G#)heights.

But you your (F#)self are no thing (Bm)so di (G#)vine.

Just next in (F#5)line.

(Bm)Arm your self be cause (G)no one else here will (E)save

you.

The odds will be (Bm)tray you.

And I will re (E)place you.

You (Bm)can’t de ny the prize, it may nev er ful (E)fill

you.

It longs to (Gmaj7)kill you.

Are you will ing to (E)die?

The cold ness (Em)runs through my veins.

You know my (G)name.

come in side things will not be the same,

when re (D)turn

to the (Bm)night.

And if you think you’ve won, you nev er saw me change

game that (D)we have been (F#)play

ing.

(F#)dia monds cut through (Bm)hard (Aadd11)er (G#)men

than

(F#)self.

But if you (Bm)must pre (G#)vine.

you may meet your (F#5)end.

(Bm)Arm your self be cause (G)no one else here will (E)save

you.

The odds will be (Bm)tray you.

And I will re (E)place you.

You (Bm)can’t de ny the prize, it may nev er ful (E)fill

you.

It longs to (Gmaj7)kill you.

Are you will ing to (E)die?

The cold ness (Em)runs through my veins.

You know my (G)name.

veins.

(G)Try to hide your hand, for (E)get how to feel.

(G)Life is gone with just a (E)spin of the wheel.

(Em)veins.

You know my (Bm)name.

(You know my (E)name.)

You know my (Bm)name.

(You know my (E)name.)

You know my

You know my (G)name.

You Know My Name (Theme From James Bond: Casino Royale) — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "You Know My Name (Theme From James Bond: Casino Royale)" by Chris Cornell as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in B — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 136 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 Know My Name (Theme From James Bond: Casino Royale)

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "You Know My Name (Theme From James Bond: Casino Royale)" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key B, 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 "You Know My Name (Theme From James Bond: Casino Royale)" by Chris Cornell in?
The backing track is in B at 136 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 Know My Name (Theme From James Bond: Casino Royale)" 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 Know My Name (Theme From James Bond: Casino Royale)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "You Know My Name (Theme From James Bond: Casino Royale)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "You Know My Name (Theme From James Bond: Casino Royale)" 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 Know My Name (Theme From James Bond: Casino Royale)"?
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 Know My Name (Theme From James Bond: Casino Royale)"?
"You Know My Name (Theme From James Bond: Casino Royale)" was originally performed by Chris Cornell. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of B, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "You Know My Name (Theme From James Bond: Casino Royale)" 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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