(Dm7)I’m be side you at the mir ror, (Bbsus2)hi, do I look fa mil iar?
Would you be lieve that we were (C)hap py once?
(Dm)True, like an an swered prayer, (Bb)you were mine and we were rare.
now I fight to find what’s (C)left of us.
I (Bb)give, I give, I (F)give, you nev er take.
I (Bb)bend, I bend, I (F)bend, so we won’t break.
I’ve been do ing (F)cart wheels, a ny thing to (Dm)save us, a ny thing to (C)make you no tice (Bb)me.
I’ve been run ning (F)cir cles, al ways get ting (Dm)no where, put ting on a (C)show, but you won’t (Bb)see.
I’ve been do ing (F)cart wheels,
I’ve been do ing (F)cart wheels.
(Dm7)Bright as a spark ler light, I (Bbsus2)write our names a cross your night.
It’s on ly me who sees it (C)fade a way
in to (Dm)shame that I can’t keep you hon est, (Bb)blame that you don’t e ven want this (F)love e nough to make you wan na (C)stay.
I (Bb)give, I give, I (F)give, you nev er take it.
I (Bb)still, I still, I (F)still be lieve we’ll make it.
So I’ve been do ing (F)cart wheels, a ny thing to (Dm)save us, a ny thing to (C)make you no tice (Bb)me.
I’ve been run ning (F)cir cles, al ways get ting (Dm)no where, put ting on a (C)show, but you won’t (Bb)see.
I’ve been do ing (F)cart wheels,
I’ve been do ing (F)cart wheels.
Oh,
af ter (Eb)ev ’ry thing I’ve done you still (Bb)run and dis ap pear,
may be (Eb)all I’ve got is hop ing I can (Bb)show you how it feels.
So I’ve been do ing (F)cart wheels,
I’ve been do ing (F)cart wheels.
Oh,
I’ve been do ing (F)cart wheels, a ny thing to (Dm)save us, a ny thing to (C)make you no tice (Bb)me.
I’ve been run ning (F)cir cles, al ways get ting (Dm)no where, put ting on a (C)show, but you won’t (Bb)see.
I’ve been do ing (F)cart wheels,
I’ve been do ing cart wheels.
(Dm)I’m be side you at the mir ror, (Bbsus2)hi, do I look fa mil iar?
Cartwheels — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Cartwheels" by Ward Thomas. 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, 82 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Cartwheels”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Cartwheels" by Ward Thomas in?
- The backing track is in G at 82 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 "Cartwheels" 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 "Cartwheels"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Cartwheels", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Cartwheels" 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 "Cartwheels"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Cartwheels"?
- "Cartwheels" was originally performed by Ward Thomas. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Ward Thomas are available?
- Other accompaniments by Ward Thomas: "Carry You Home". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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