I had a (G5)thought, dear, how ev er sca ry, a bout that night, the bugs and the dirt.
Why were you dig ging, what did you bu ry, be fore those hands pulled me from the earth?
I will not ask you where you came from, I will not ask and nei ther should you.
Hon ey just put your sweet lips on my lips, we should just kiss like real peo ple do.
((G))(Ooh.)
I knew that look, dear, eyes al ways seek ing, was there in some one that dug long a go.
So I will not ask you, why you were creep ing, in some sad way I al read y know.
So I would not ask you where you came from, I would not ask and nei ther would you.
Hon ey just (G5)put your sweet lips on my lips, we could just kiss like real peo ple do.
((G))(Ooh.)
((G))(Ooh.)
I could not (G)ask you where you came from, I could not ask and nei ther could you.
Hon ey just
Like Real People Do — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Like Real People Do" by Hozier. 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 G, 69 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “Like Real People Do”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Like Real People Do" by Hozier in?
- The backing track is in G at 69 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 "Like Real People Do" 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 "Like Real People Do"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Like Real People Do", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Like Real People Do" 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 "Like Real People Do"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Like Real People Do"?
- "Like Real People Do" was originally performed by Hozier. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Hozier are available?
- Other accompaniments by Hozier: "Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene", "Foreigner's God", "From Eden". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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