(G)Doz ens of girls would storm up, (D7)I had to lock my door.
(Em7)Some how I (A7)could n’t warm up to (Eb9)one (D13)be (Am7)fore.
(G)What was is that con trolled me?
(F#7)What kept my love life (B)lean?
(F#7)My in tu i tion told me you’d come (Am7)on (D9)the (G)scene.
La dy, (Em)lis ten (A9)to the (Em)rhy thm (A9)of my (Em)heart beat, (A7)and you’ll (Am9)get (D13)just (Am9)what (D13)I (Am9)mean.
Em brace me, my sweet em (D7)brace ab (C)le you!
Em brace me, your (D7)ir re (G)place ab (Am7sus4)le you!
(Em)Just one (Em7)look at (C#)you, my (F#7)heart grew (Bm)tip sy (F#aug)in me,
(D)you and (D#dim7)you a (Em7)lone (F#m7)bring (G6)out (A7)the (D)gyp sy in me!
I love all the ma ny (D7)charms a (C)bout you.
A bove all, I (D7)want my (G7)arms a (G7)bout you.
Don’t be a (F#)naugh ty (B7)ba by, come to pa pa, come to pa pa, (A9)do!
My sweet em (A)brace ab (D7)le (Eb)you!
(G)I want a bout re cit ing, (D7)“Here’s one who nev er fall!”
(Em7)But I’m a (A7)fraid the writ ing is (Eb9)on (D13)the (Am7)wall.
(G)My nose I used to turn up, (F#7)when you’d be siege my (B)heart.
(F#7)Now I com plete ly burn up when you’re (Am7)slow (D9)to (G)start.
I’m a (Em)fraid you’ll (A9)have to (Em)take the (A9)con se (Em)quen ces, (A7)you’ve up (Am9)set (D13)the (Am9)ap (D13)ple (Am9)cart.
Em brace me, my sweet em (D7)brace al (C)ble you!
Em brace me, you (D7)ir re (G)place ab (Am7sus4)le you!
(Em)In your (Em7)arms I (C#)find love (F#7)so de (Bm)lec ta (F#aug)ble, dear,
(D)I’m a (D#dim7)fraid it (Em7)is (F#m7)n’t (G6)quite (A7)re (D)spec ta ble, dear.
But hang it!
Come on, let’s (D7)glo ri (C)fy love!
Ding dang it!
You’ll (D7)shout, “En (G7)core!” if (G7)I love.
Don’t be a (F#)naugh ty (B7)pa pa, come to ba by, come to ba by, (A9)do!
My sweet em (A)brace ab (D7)le (Eb)you!
(G)you!
Embraceable You — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Embraceable You" by George Gershwin. 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, 160 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 “Embraceable You”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Embraceable You" by George Gershwin in?
- The backing track is in G at 160 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 "Embraceable You" 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 "Embraceable You"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Embraceable You", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Embraceable You" 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 "Embraceable You"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Embraceable You"?
- "Embraceable You" was originally performed by George Gershwin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by George Gershwin are available?
- Other accompaniments by George Gershwin: "But Not For Me", "Do It Again", "Fascinating Rhythm". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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