About “You Were Meant For Me”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "You Were Meant For Me" by Nacio Herb Brown in?

The backing track is in Ab at 128 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 Were Meant For Me" 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 Were Meant For Me"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "You Were Meant For Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "You Were Meant For Me" 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 Were Meant For Me"?

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 Were Meant For Me"?

"You Were Meant For Me" was originally performed by Nacio Herb Brown. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Nacio Herb Brown are available?

Other accompaniments by Nacio Herb Brown: "All I Do Is Dream Of You", "Beautiful Girl (from Singin' In The Rain)", "Broadway Melody". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.