Let The Heartaches Begin

by Long John Baldry
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Lyrics

I can hear the gui tars (Eb)start to play, and ver y (F)soon they say I was a (Cm7)fool to (F7)turn my (Bb)love a way

and with each glass of wine I (Eb)feel a glow and ver y (F)soon I know I was a (Cm7)fool to (F7)let my (Bb)ba by go.

(F7)So (Cm7)let (F7)the (Bb)heart (Bbmaj7)aches be gin

I can’t (Eb)help it I can’t win.

I’ve lost that (Bb)girl for sure, and (C)tears won’t help an y (Ab)more.

Yes let the (Bb)heart (Bbmaj7)aches be gin

I can’t (Eb)help it I can’t win

I’ve lost that (Bb)girl for sure, and (Gm)now she’s gone, I (Cm7)can’t hold back the tears

an y (Bb)more.

I see the cou ples danc ing (Eb)through the night, they hold each (F)oth er tight, as they (Cm7)dance on and (F7)on till the (Bb)morn ing’s light.

The soft em bra ces that they (Eb)seem to share, just make me (F)be a ware, of the (Cm7)lone li ness I’ve tried so (Bb)hard to bear.

(F7)So (Cm7)let (F7)the (Bb)more.

Let The Heartaches Begin — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Let The Heartaches Begin" by Long John Baldry. 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 Eb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Let The Heartaches Begin”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Let The Heartaches Begin" 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 "Let The Heartaches Begin".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Let The Heartaches Begin" by Long John Baldry in?
The backing track is in Eb at 120 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 "Let The Heartaches Begin" 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 "Let The Heartaches Begin"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Let The Heartaches Begin", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Let The Heartaches Begin" 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 "Let The Heartaches Begin"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Let The Heartaches Begin"?
"Let The Heartaches Begin" was originally performed by Long John Baldry. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Let The Heartaches Begin" 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 "Let The Heartaches Begin" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in Eb, 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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