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Do you think of her
when you’re with me?
Re peat the mem o ries you made to geth er?
Who’s (C)face do you see?
Do you wish I was
a bit more like her?
Am I too loud?
I play the clown to cov er up all these doubts.
(C)Per fect her.
She’s flaw less.
(D)She’s the oth (G)er wom an (C)shin ing in her splen dour.
(D)You were lost.
Now she’s (G)gone
and I’m pick in’ up the piec es.
I watch you cry but you don’t see that I’m the (C)one by your side.
’Cause she’s (G)gone.
In her shad ow is it me you (D)see?
’Cause all that’s left is you and I.
And I’m pick in’ up the piec es she left be hind.
Picking Up The Pieces — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Picking Up The Pieces" by Paloma Faith: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 138 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Picking Up The Pieces”
- What key is "Picking Up The Pieces" by Paloma Faith played in?
- Picking Up The Pieces is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Picking Up The Pieces"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Picking Up The Pieces" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Picking Up The Pieces"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Picking Up The Pieces"?
- "Picking Up The Pieces" was originally performed by Paloma Faith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Picking Up The Pieces"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: C, Cm, Csus2, D, Em, Em7, G.
- What other songs by Paloma Faith can I play here?
- Try "Only Love Can Hurt Like This", "The Architect", "Crybaby". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Picking Up The Pieces" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Picking Up The Pieces" by Paloma Faith. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Picking Up The Pieces" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Picking Up The Pieces" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.