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I love my (D7)man, I’m a li ar if I say I (Ab)don’t.
I (Db9)love my man,
I’m a li ar if I say I (Bbm7)don’t.
But I’ll (Bbm7)quit my man,
I’m a li ar if I (A7)say I (Fm7)won’t.
I’ve been your slave, (D7)ba by, ev er (Eb7)since I’ve been your (Ab)babe.
I’ve (Db9)been your slave,
ev er (Eb7)since I’ve been your (Bbm7)babe.
But be (Bbm7)fore I’d be your dog,
I’d (Eb7)see you in your (Bdim)grave.
(Bbm7)My man would n’t (Ab)give me no break fast, Would n’t give me no din ner, squawked a (CN.C.)bout my sup per, then he put me out (D)doors.
(Db9)Had the nerve to lay a match box
on my (Bbm7)clothes.
I did n’t (Bbm)have so (Eb7)man y, (Bbm7)but I had a (Ddim)long, long (Eb7)way to (Db)go.
I love my (D7)man, I’m a li ar if I say I (Ab)don’t.
I (Db9)love my man,
I’m a li ar if I say I (Bbm7)don’t.
But I’ll (Bbm7)quit my man,
I’m a li ar if I (A7)say I (Fm7)won’t.
I’ve been your slave, (D7)ba by, ev er (Eb7)since I’ve been your (Ab)babe.
I’ve (Db9)been your slave,
ev er (Eb7)since I’ve been your (Bbm7)babe.
But be (Bbm7)fore I’d be your dog,
I’d (Eb7)see you in your (Bdim)grave.
(Bbm7)My man would n’t (Ab)give me no break fast, Would n’t give me no din ner, squawked a (CN.C.)bout my sup per, then he put me out (D)doors.
(Db9)Had the nerve to lay a match box
on my (Bbm7)clothes.
I did n’t (Bbm)have so (Eb7)man y, (Bbm7)but I had a (Ddim)long, long (Eb7)way to (Db)go.
Billie's Blues (I Love My Man) — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" by Billie Holiday. 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 Db, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 “Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" by Billie Holiday in?
- The backing track is in Db at 120 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 "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" 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 "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" 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 "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)"?
- "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" was originally performed by Billie Holiday. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Billie Holiday are available?
- Other accompaniments by Billie Holiday: "Easy Living", "That Ole Devil Called Love". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Db, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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