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(Am)You know what (G)I mean.
It’s like (D6)walk ing in the heat (Em)all day with no (G)wa ter.
It’s like (Am)wait ing for (G)a friend watch ing (D6)ev ’ry bod y else (Em)meet theirs on that (G)cor (C)ner.
Or (Am)los ing in (G)an ar gu ment, (D6)though you’re right.
(Em)Can’t get your thoughts in (G)or der.
Still (Am)I re frain
from talk ing at you, talk ing on.
You (Bm)know me well,
I (B)don’t ex plain.
But (Em7)what the (Am)hell.
Why do you think I come ’round here on (C)my free (G)will?
(Em)Wast ing all my pre cious time.
(C)Oh, the truth spills out.
(CN.C.)And (Am)oh,
(G)oh I,
I’ve told you now.
(Am)You know what (G)I mean.
Al (D6)though I try (Em)my best I still let (G)down (C)the team.
You’re (Am)ev ’ry thing (G)I want.
(D6)Why should I (Em)re sist when you are (G)there (C)for me.
Still (Am)I re frain
from talk ing at you, talk ing on.
You (Bm)know me well,
I (B)don’t ex plain.
But (Em7)what the (Am)hell.
Why do you think I come ’round here on (C)my free (G)will?
(Em)Wast ing all my pre cious time.
(C)Oh, the truth spills out.
(CN.C.)And (Am)oh,
(G)oh I,
I’ve told you now.
(Am)You know what (G)I mean.
Al (D6)though I try (Em)my best I still let (G)down (C)the team.
You’re (Am)ev ’ry thing (G)I want.
(D6)Why should I (Em)re sist when you are (G)there (C)for me.
I’ve told you now.
I’ve told you now.
I’ve told you now.
Still I (Em7)What the (Am)hell.
Why do you think I come ’round here on (C)my own (G)will?
(Em)Wast ing all my pre cious time.
(C)Oh, the truth spills out.
And (Am)oh,
(G)oh I,
I’ve (CN.C.)told you now.
I've Told You Now — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "I've Told You Now" by Sam Smith. 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 E, 90 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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've Told You Now”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "I've Told You Now" 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've Told You Now".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "I've Told You Now" by Sam Smith in?
- The backing track is in E at 90 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've Told You 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 "I've Told You Now"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I've Told You Now", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "I've Told You 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 "I've Told You 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 "I've Told You Now"?
- "I've Told You Now" was originally performed by Sam Smith. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Sam Smith are available?
- Other accompaniments by Sam Smith: "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", "How Will I Know", "I'm Not The Only One". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "I've Told You Now" 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've Told You Now" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in E, 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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