Nothing Compares 2 U

by Sinead O'Connor
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Lyrics

It’s been se ven hours and (C)fif teen days

since U took your love a way.

I go out ev ’ry night and (C)sleep all day

since U took your love a way.

Since U been gone I can do what ev er I want.

I can see whom ev er I choose.

I can eat my din ner in a fan cy (C)res tau rant

but (Dm7)no thing, I said no thing, can take a way (A7)these blues.

’Cause (Eb)no thing com (Bb)pares,

no thing com (Bb)pares 2 U.

It’s been so lone ly with (C)out U here.

Like a bird with out a song.

Ah.

No thing can stop these lone ly (C)tears from fall ing.

Tell me, (Dm7)ba by,

where did I go (Bb)wrong?

I could put my arms a round ev ’ry (C)boy I see,

but they’d on ly re mind me of U.

(Ah.)

I went to the doc tor and guess what he (C)told me, guess what he told me.

He said (Dm7)“Girl you bet ter try to have fun, don’t mat ter (A7)what U do.”

But he’s a fool.

’Cause (Eb)no thing com (Bb)pares,

no thing com (C)pares 2 U.

Ah.

(F)All the flowers that U plan ted, ma ma,

in the back yard,

all died when U went a way.

Ah.

I know that liv ing with U ba by was (C)some times hard,

but I’m wil ling to give it an oth er try.

(Eb)no thing com (Bb)pares,

no thing com (C)pares 2 U.

No thing com (Bb)pares,

no thing com (C)pares 2 U.

No thing com (Bb)pares,

no thing com (C)pares 2 U.

Nothing Compares 2 U — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor. 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 Bb, 60 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Nothing Compares 2 U”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Nothing Compares 2 U" 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 "Nothing Compares 2 U".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor in?
The backing track is in Bb at 60 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 "Nothing Compares 2 U" 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 "Nothing Compares 2 U"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Nothing Compares 2 U", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Nothing Compares 2 U" 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 "Nothing Compares 2 U"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Nothing Compares 2 U"?
"Nothing Compares 2 U" was originally performed by Sinead O'Connor. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Nothing Compares 2 U" 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 "Nothing Compares 2 U" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in Bb, 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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