(Bm7)Now I have noth ing, so (G)God
give me (D)strength.
’Cos I’m (C#)weak
in her (F#sus4)wake
and if I’m (C#)strong
I might (F#sus4)still
gin (F#7)break.
(Bm)Since I lost the (Bm)pow er to pre tend
that (Bm7)there could ev er (Esus4)be a hap (E7)py (A)air.
end ing.
(G)That
song is (A)sung
out.
(Em7)This
bell is (A)rung out.
(Em7)She was the (F#m)light that I’d (A)bless,
(Em7)she took my (F#m7)last chance of (A)hap pi ness.
So (Gm9)God
give me (Bm7)strength,
(Em7)God
give me (D)strength.
(Bm7)I can't hold on to her, (G)God
give me (D)strength.
When the (C#)phone
does n't (F#sus4)ring
and and I'm (C#)lost
in i (F#sus4)ma
gin (F#7)ing
(Bm)ev 'ry thing that (Bm)kind of love is worth
as (Bm7)I tum ble back (Esus4)down in to (E7)the (A)earth.
end ing.
(G)That
song is (A)sung
out.
(Em7)This
bell is (A)rung out.
(Em7)She was the (F#m)light that I’d (A)bless,
(Em7)she took my (F#m7)last chance of (A)hap pi ness.
So (Gm9)God
give me (Bm7)strength,
(Em7)God
give me (D)strength.
(D)grant me her in (Gmaj7)dul gence and de (Em7)cline,
I might as (A13)well
wipe her from my me mo ry.
Frac ture the spell
as she be comes my e ne my.
(Bm)May be I was (E)washed out like a (A)lip print on his shirt.
(Bm)See I’m on ly (E)hu man, I (A)want (Bm)him (A)to (A13)hurt.
I want him,
I want him to give me (D)strength.
(Wipe her from your brain.)
(A)(I might (Bm7)as well.
(Wipe her from your brain.)
(A)(I might (Bm7)as well.
God Give Me Strength — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "God Give Me Strength" by Elvis Costello. 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 D, 110 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “God Give Me Strength”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "God Give Me Strength" by Elvis Costello in?
- The backing track is in D at 110 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 "God Give Me Strength" 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 "God Give Me Strength"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "God Give Me Strength", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "God Give Me Strength" 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 "God Give Me Strength"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "God Give Me Strength"?
- "God Give Me Strength" was originally performed by Elvis Costello. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Elvis Costello are available?
- Other accompaniments by Elvis Costello: "Oliver's Army", "She", "Shipbuilding". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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