What key is the piano accompaniment for "Good Grief" by Bastille 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 "Good Grief" 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 "Good Grief"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Good Grief", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Good Grief" 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 "Good Grief"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "Good Grief"?

"Good Grief" was originally performed by Bastille. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Bastille are available?

Other accompaniments by Bastille: "Bad Blood", "Daniel In The Den", "Flaws". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

(Ab)(Watch ing through my fin gers,

(Gb)watch ing through my fin gers.)

(Ab)Shut my eyes and count to ten, it goes in (Gb)one ear, out the oth er, oh, (Db)one ear, out the oth er, oh.

(Ab)Burn ing bright right ’til the end, now you’ll be (Gb)miss ing from the pho to graphs, (Db)miss ing from the pho to graphs.

(Ab)(Watch ing through my fin gers,

(Gb)watch ing through my fin gers.)

(Ab)In Caught my off thoughts guard you’re by your far fav a ’rite way song, and you are (Gb)whis tl ing a mel o dy, (Db)whis tl ing a mel o dy.

(Ab)Crys tal lis ing clear as day, oh, I can (Gb)pic ture you so ea si ly, (Db)pic ture you so ea si ly.

(Fm)What’s gon na be left of the world if you’re not in it?

(Fm)What’s gon na be left of the world?

Oh.

(Ab)Ev ’ry min ute of ev ’ry hour I miss you, I miss you, I miss you more.

Ev ’ry stum ble and each mis fire I miss you, I miss you, I miss you more.

(Watch ing through my fin gers,

(Fm)watch ing through my fin gers.)

(Ab)In Caught my off thoughts guard you’re by your far fav a ’rite way song, oh, I’ll be (Gb)danc ing at a fun er al, (Db)danc ing at a fun er al.

(Ab)Sleep ing in the clothes you love, it’s such a (Gb)shame we have to see them burn, (Db)shame we have to see them burn.

(Fm)What’s gon na be left of the world if you’re not in it?

(Fm)What’s gon na be left of the world?

Oh.

(Ab)Ev ’ry min ute of ev ’ry hour I miss you, I miss you, I miss you more.

Ev ’ry stum ble and each mis fire I miss you, I miss you, I miss you more.

(Watch ing through my fin gers,

(Fm)watch ing through my fin gers.)

(Ab)You might have to ex cuse me, I’ve lost con (Gb)trol of all of my sens es.

(Ab)You might have to ex cuse me, I’ve lost con (Gb7)trol of all of my words.

So get drunk,

call me a (Db)fool,

put me in my place, put me in my place.

Pick me up,

up off the (Db)floor,

put me in my place, put me in my place.

(Ab)Ev ’ry min ute of ev ’ry hour I miss you, I miss you, I miss you more.

Ev ’ry stum ble and each mis fire I miss you, I miss you, I miss you more.

(Watch ing through my fin gers,

(Fm)watch ing through my fin …fin gers.) gers.

’Cause ev ’ry min ute and ev ’ry hour I miss you, I miss you, I miss you more.

Good Grief — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Good Grief" by Bastille. 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.

Try other practice modes:

Fall Down Lead Sheet

About “Good Grief”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Good Grief" by Bastille 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 "Good Grief" 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 "Good Grief"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Good Grief", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Good Grief" 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 "Good Grief"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Good Grief"?: "Good Grief" was originally performed by Bastille. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Bastille are available?: Other accompaniments by Bastille: "Bad Blood", "Daniel In The Den", "Flaws". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.