Hollow Talk

by Choir Of Young Believers
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Lyrics

(Dm)Ech oes start as a (F)cross in you,

(G)trem bling nois es that (Bb)come too soon.

(Dm)Spa tial move ment which (F)seems to you

(G)re so nat ing your (Bb)mask or feud.

(Dm)Hol low talk ing and (F)hol low girl.

(G)Force it up from the (Bb)root of pain.

Nev er (Dm)said it was good, nev er (F)said it was near.

(G)Sha dow ris es and (Bb)you are here.

And then you cut.

You cut it out.

And ev ’ry thing

goes back to the be gin ning.

(Dm)Si lence seiz es (F)clut tered room.

(G)Light is shed not a (Bb)breath

(Dm)Dark ness ris es in (F)all you do,

(G)stand ing and drawn a (Bb)cross the room.

(Dm)Spa tial move ments (F)but ter flies.

(G)Shad ows scat ter with (Bb)out a fire.

There’s (Dm)nev er been bad there has (F)al ways been truth.

(G)Mut ed whis of the (Bb)things she’ll move.

And then you cut.

You cut it out.

And ev ’ry thing

goes back to the be gin ning.

goes back to the be gin ning.

(Dm)(Ah.

(G)Ah.

(Dm)Ah.

(G)Ah.)

(Dm)(Ah.

(G)Ah.

(Dm)Ah.

(G)Ah.)

(Em)(Ah,

(G)ah.

(Em)Ah,

(G)ah.)

(Em)(Ah,

(G)ah.

(Em)Ah,

(G)ah.)

(Em)(Ah,

(Ah.

Ah.)

Nev er (Dm)said it was good, nev er (F)said it was near.

(G)Mu ted whis per of the (Bb)things you feel.

Hollow Talk — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Hollow Talk" by Choir Of Young Believers. 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 Bb, 62 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Hollow Talk”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Hollow Talk" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Hollow Talk".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hollow Talk" by Choir Of Young Believers in?
The backing track is in Bb at 62 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 "Hollow Talk" 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 "Hollow Talk"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hollow Talk", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Hollow Talk" 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 "Hollow Talk"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Hollow Talk"?
"Hollow Talk" was originally performed by Choir Of Young Believers. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Hollow Talk" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Hollow Talk" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in Bb, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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