What key is the piano accompaniment for "No Roots" by Alice Merton in?

The backing track is in B at 116 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 "No Roots" 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 "No Roots"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "No Roots", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "No Roots" 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 "No Roots"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "No Roots"?

"No Roots" was originally performed by Alice Merton. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

Lyrics

I like like dig stand ging ing holes still, and boy hid that’s just ing a things wish in ful side plan, them, when I’ll grow old I hope I won’t for get to find land them.

’Cause I’ve got me mo ries and tra vel like (A)gyp sies in the night.

I built a home and wait for some one to tear it down, then pack it up in box es, head for the next town run ning.

’Cause I’ve got me mo ries and tra vel like (A)gyp sies in the night.

And a (Em)thou sand times I’ve seen this road, a (G)thou sand (A)times.

I’ve got no (Bm)roots, but my home was nev er on the ground.

I’ve got no roots, but my home was nev er on the ground.

I’ve got no (Em)roots,

I’ve (A)got no (Bm)roots.

I’ve got no roots, but my home was nev er on the ground.

I’ve got no (Em)roots,

I’ve (A)got no (Bm)roots.

I like like dig stand ging ing holes still, and boy hid that’s just ing a things wish in ful side plan, them, ask me where I come from, I’ll say a dif f’rent find land them.

but I’ve got me mo ries and tra vel like (A)gyp sies in the night.

I count a gates and num bers, and play the gues sing game, it’s just the place that chan ges, the rest is still the same ning.

but I’ve got me mo ries and tra vel like (A)gyp sies in the night.

And a (Em)thou sand times I’ve seen this road, a (G)thou sand (A)times.

I’ve got no (Bm)roots, but my home was nev er on the ground.

I’ve got no roots, but my home was nev er on the ground.

I’ve got no (Em)roots,

I’ve (A)got no (Bm)roots.

I’ve got no roots, but my home was nev er on the ground.

I’ve got no (Em)roots,

I’ve (A)got no (Bm)roots.

I like dig ging holes, hid ing things in side them, when I’ll grow old I won’t for get to find them.

I won’t for get to find them.

I’ve got no roots.

No roots.

I’ve got no roots.

No.

No Roots — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "No Roots" by Alice Merton. 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 B, 116 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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.

Try other practice modes:

Fall Down Lead Sheet

About “No Roots”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "No Roots" by Alice Merton in?: The backing track is in B at 116 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 "No Roots" 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 "No Roots"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "No Roots", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "No Roots" 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 "No Roots"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "No Roots"?: "No Roots" was originally performed by Alice Merton. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.