I Would Die 4 U

by Prince & The Revolution
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Lyrics

(Gmaj9)I’m not a wom an; I’m not a man.

I am some thing that you’ll nev er un der stand.

I’ll nev er beat u; I’ll nev er lie.

If you’re e vil I’ll for give u by and by.

(Gmaj9)U,

(F#m7)I (D)would (F#m7)die (D)4 (Asus4)u,

(A)dar ling, if u want me 2.

(Gmaj9)U,

(F#m7)I (D)would (F#m7)die (D)4 (Asus4)u.

your lov er;

your friend.

com pre hend.

No need to wor ry; no need to cry.

your mes si ah and you’re the rea son why.

(Gmaj9)U,

(F#m7)I (D)would (F#m7)die (D)4 (Asus4)u,

(A)dar ling, if u want me 2.

(Gmaj9)U,

(F#m7)I (D)would (F#m7)die (D)4 (Asus4)u.

You’re just a sin ner, I am (F#m7)told.

I’ll be your fire when you’re (Asus4)cold.

I’ll make u hap py when you’re sad.

I’ll make u good when u r (Gmaj9)bad.

I’m not a hu man; I am a (F#m7)dove.

I am your con scious; I am (Asus4)love.

All I real ly need is 2 know that u be lieve

(F#m7)I (D)would (F#m7)die (D)4 (Asus4)u,

(A)dar ling, if u want me 2.

(Gmaj9)U,

(F#m7)I (D)would (F#m7)die (D)4 (Asus4)u.

(Gmaj9)U,

(F#m7)I (D)would (F#m7)die (D)4 (Asus4)u.

I Would Die 4 U — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "I Would Die 4 U" by Prince & The Revolution. 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, 134 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 “I Would Die 4 U”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "I Would Die 4 U" 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 "I Would Die 4 U".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Would Die 4 U" by Prince & The Revolution in?
The backing track is in D at 134 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 "I Would Die 4 U" 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 "I Would Die 4 U"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Would Die 4 U", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "I Would Die 4 U" 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 "I Would Die 4 U"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "I Would Die 4 U"?
"I Would Die 4 U" was originally performed by Prince & The Revolution. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "I Would Die 4 U" 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 "I Would Die 4 U" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in D, 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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