I (Dm)saw some peo ple starv ing, there was mur der, there was rape.
Their vil lag es were bur ning, they were try ing to es cape.
I I’ve (Gm)could n’t meet their glanc es.
I was star ing at my shoes.
It was (Dm)ac id, it was tra gic.
It was al most like the blues.
(Am)Ooh,
ooh, (Gm)ooh.
It was al most like the (Dm)blues.
Though I (Dm)have to die a lit tle be was tween each murd ’rous thought.
And when I’m fin ished think ing I were have to die a lot.
There’s I’ve (Gm)tor ture and there’s kill ing and there’s all my bad re views.
The was (Dm)war, the chil dren miss ing, Lord, it’s al most like the blues.
(Am)Ooh,
ooh, (Gm)ooh.
It was al most like the (Dm)blues.
Though I
(Am)Ooh,
ooh,
(Gm)ooh.
Al most like the (Dm)blues.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, (Gm)ooh.
Al most like the (Dm)blues.
Almost Like The Blues — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Almost Like The Blues" by Leonard Cohen. 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, 84 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 “Almost Like The Blues”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Almost Like The Blues" by Leonard Cohen in?
- The backing track is in G at 84 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 "Almost Like The Blues" 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 "Almost Like The Blues"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Almost Like The Blues", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Almost Like The Blues" 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 "Almost Like The Blues"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Almost Like The Blues"?
- "Almost Like The Blues" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Leonard Cohen are available?
- Other accompaniments by Leonard Cohen: "Anthem", "Bird On A Wire", "Closing Time". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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