Hush now,
don’t ex plain.
there ain’t no thin’ to gain.
I’m glad that you’re back,
don’t ex plain.
Qui et ba by,
don’t ex plain,
there is no thin’ to gain,
skip that
lip stick,
don’t ex plain.
You know that I (Bm7)love you,
and what love en dures,
all my thoughts are (G#m7)of you
for I’m so com plete ly (C#7)yours.
Don’t wan na hear folks chat ter,
’cause I know you cheat.
Right and wrong don’t mat ter,
when you’re with me my sweet.
Hush now, don’t ex plain,
don’t you know
you’re my joy and you’re my pain.
My
life
is yours love,
don’t ex plain.
All my thoughts are of (G#m7)you,
for I’m so com plete (C#7)ly yours.
Don’t wan na hear no bo dy chat ter
’cause I know
you cheat.
Right and wrong don’t mat ter
when you’re with me my sweet.
Hush now,
don’t ex plain,
you’re my joy,
you’re my pain.
My life
is yours (E13)love,
don’t ex (CN.C.)plain.
Don't Explain — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Don't Explain" by Nina Simone. 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 A, 51 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “Don't Explain”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Don't Explain" by Nina Simone in?
- The backing track is in A at 51 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 "Don't Explain" 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 "Don't Explain"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Don't Explain", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Don't Explain" 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 "Don't Explain"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Don't Explain"?
- "Don't Explain" was originally performed by Nina Simone. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Nina Simone are available?
- Other accompaniments by Nina Simone: "Ain't Got No - I Got Life", "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood", "Feeling Good". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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