I am the (F#)son
and the heir
of a shy ness that is (B5)cri mi nal ly vul (F#)gar.
I am the son and heir
of no thing in par ti cu lar.
(D)You shut your mouth, how can (C#5)you say
I (E)go a bout things the wrong way?
I am hu man and I (D)need to be loved,
(C#7sus4)just like (E5)ev ’ry bo dy else does.
I am the (F#)son
and the heir
of a shy ness that is (B5)cri mi nal ly vul (F#)gar.
I am the son and heir
of no thing in par ti cu lar.
(D)You shut your mouth, how can (C#5)you say
I (E)go a bout things the wrong way?
I am hu man and I (D)need to be loved,
(C#7sus4)just like (E5)ev ’ry bo dy else does.
I am the
There’s a club (D)if you’d like to go,
(C#5)you could meet (C#5)some bo dy who real ly loves (F#)you.
So you (Bm9)go and you stand on your (Dmaj7)own,
and you leave on your (C#5)own, and you (C#5)go home and you (C#5)cry and you want to die.
How Soon Is Now? — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "How Soon Is Now?" by The Smiths. 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 F#, 94 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F#) 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:
About “How Soon Is Now?”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "How Soon Is Now?" by The Smiths in?
- The backing track is in F# at 94 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 "How Soon Is Now?" 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 "How Soon Is Now?"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "How Soon Is Now?", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "How Soon Is Now?" 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 "How Soon Is Now?"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "How Soon Is Now?"?
- "How Soon Is Now?" was originally performed by The Smiths. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by The Smiths are available?
- Other accompaniments by The Smiths: "This Charming Man". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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