Isolation

by John Lennon
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Lyrics

Peo ple say we got it (Dadd#11)made,

don’t they know we’re so a (D7)fraid?

I

so (D)la tion.

We’re a fraid to be a (Dadd#11)lone,

ev ’ry bo dy got to (D7)have a home; I

so (D)la tion.

Just a boy and a lit tle (Dadd#11)girl

try in to change the whole wide (D7)world;

I

so (D)la tion.

The world is just a lit tle (Dadd#11)town,

ev ’ry bo dy try ing to (D7)put us down; ny years; I

I

so (G9)la

(D)tion.

I don’t ex pect you

to un der (A)stand

(D)af ter you caused

so much pain;

but then a gain

you’re not to blame,

you’re just a hu man, a (G7)vic tim of the (A)in sane.

(D)-

Isolation — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Isolation" by John Lennon. 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, 58 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 “Isolation

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Isolation" by John Lennon in?
The backing track is in D at 58 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 "Isolation" 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 "Isolation"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Isolation", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Isolation" 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 "Isolation"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Isolation"?
"Isolation" was originally performed by John Lennon. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by John Lennon are available?
Other accompaniments by John Lennon: "Grow Old With Me", "Imagine", "Imagine". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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