You Were Meant For Me

by Nacio Herb Brown
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Lyrics

Life was a song,

you came a long.

I’ve laid a (Gbmaj7)wake

the (Fm7)whole

night (Bb7)through.

If I but dared

to think you cared,

(F7)this is what

I’d (Fm7)say

to (Bb)you.

(Bb7)You were meant for (Ebmaj7)me

and (Fm7)I (Bb7)was (Fm)meant (B7)for (Ebmaj7)you.

(C7)Na (G7)ture (Am)pat terned (C7)you and (F9)when she was done

you were all the sweet things

rolled up in (Bb7)one.

(CN.C.)You’re like a (Fm7)plain

(Bb7)tive (Fm)mel (Bb7)o

(Eb6)dy

that (Fm7)nev (Bb7)er lets me

(G7)free.

But (C7)I’m

(C7)con tent

the (Fm)an gels (C7)must have (Fm)sent (C)you, (Fm)and (Edim7)they (Fm7)meant (Bb7)you

(Bb9)just for (Eb)me.

(G7)But (C7)I’m

con tent

the (Fm)an gels (C7)must have (Fm)sent you, (Fm)and (Edim7)they (Fm7)meant (Bb)you

just for (Eb)me.

You Were Meant For Me β€” Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "You Were Meant For Me" by Nacio Herb Brown in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Ab, 128 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œYou Were Meant For Me”

Why does the accompaniment for "You Were Meant For Me" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual β€” colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
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 β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "You Were Meant For Me" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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.
Can I use "You Were Meant For Me" as a backing track for singing?
Yes β€” this is the piano accompaniment for You Were Meant For Me by Nacio Herb Brown, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Ab; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing β€” different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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